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Flat Feet (Pes Planus) - Solving the Pain

By Allan Chan

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Published: 15Mar2010
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You should not feel alone if you have flat feet. In fact, it is the deformity most often seen by podiatrists. Pes planus is the official name given to the condition of having flat feet. Flat feet or pes planus is a reference to having lost an arch at the bottom of your foot.

You may have heard of the term "fallen arch". This is essentially just another name for the condition. The arch is considered to be the area on the bottom of your feet that typically does not touch the floor. When there is no longer a gap there, this is sometimes referred to as a fallen arch.

If you commonly feel pain in the arch area of your foot while standing or doing physical activities, you may be experiencing a weakening arch. Many podiatrists, the official name given to foot doctors, will recommend that you use orthotics. Orthotics are the artificial arches that you insert into shoes to give your arches extra support. You can find some of these at local stores while others can be from the doctor directly and given orthotics that match the shape of your foot. This is done through molds.

You should be aware that if you are experiencing pain within your arches or have fallen arches that this could develop other problems. Although the arch itself probably is not a serious issue, it can cause other problems over time. Many patients with fallen arches also experience lower back pain and leg cramps.

Pes planus when left untreated within children can lead to problems later on in life. If left untreated for a long time, later on in life children born with this condition may suffer from arthritis. The easiest way to determine if this is a condition your child has is to simply look at a foot imprint. If you find that the arch is extremely visible on even a flat surface then this could likely be the culprit of the pain. If he or she complains about pain within their feet during physical activity and you are unable to determine if they have a weakened arch, you should consider visiting a podiatrist to seek professional advice.

In summary, there can be several factors that can lead to foot pain. However, this is one of the more common problems you will find. Do not hesitate to go to a podiatrist, a foot doctor, if you think you or a child might be having this problem. Simple orthotics, also referred to as artificial arches, can help with the problem and relieve most, if not all of the pain you are experiencing.

Allan is the founder Foot-Care.org. You can read up on many helpful information on flatfeet, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis that on this website. They even have a foot health forum which you can use for free to ask podiatrists on foot related questions.

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