The Secret Pain of Having Flat Feet

What are Flat Feet and What Can we do About Them?

People with flat feet or fallen arches either have no arch under their foot. This can lead to pain in the foot and other parts of the body.

Why There's No Such Thing as Flat Feet

Orthotics won't cure weak arches. Perform these two drills to strengthen your soles and train your co-ordination.

Running Tips for Those With Flat Feet

Good news: you can still run with flat feet! However, if you find your flat feet hurt or get sore after a run, try these tips to correct the problem.

How Flat Feet Can Cause Back Pain

The human body is an intricate machine and everything is connected so when something goes wrong in one area, it can cause problems in other areas. The back carries a lot of the stress in the body so when there is a problem with the hips, knees, orRead More >

Flat Feet: How Physical Therapy Can Help The Pain

Flat feet is caused by many things, genetics, age, weight, etc., and can create painful body issues. A physical therapist can treat and suggest simple lifestyle changes like exercises to lengthen a…

Be Supportive: Tips for Painful Flat Feet

Sometimes just having guidelines can make taking care of yourself much easier. Dr. Darren Silvester describes ways you can support your flat feet.

How to Ease Pain Caused by Flat Feet and Arthritis

Many people think they are born with flat feet and that some people are simply, flat-footed. While it’s true that some people are flat-footed for most of their life, over time we all become more and…

What Is the Difference Between Flat Feet and High Arches?

Feet come in many different shapes and sizes, and so do their arches. The arch is the curved area that is located along the bottom of the foot, roughly at the foot’s center. Not everyone is born with and arch and not everyone develops an arch. Many people have flat feet, where their arch is no...

How do you get flat feet as a child?

Children develop flat feet from a hereditary condition or injury, causing pain in the knee, hip, or back. Dr. Silvester can get your child back on track.

What You Should Know About Flat Feet

Flat feet (pes planus) is a condition in which the arch rests flatly on the ground. It may be temporary in children or cause pain and disability in adults.

Flat Feet and Puffy Ankles, Expert Tips to Help Pregnant Feet

Pregnancy triggers many changes in a woman’s body, and some of them can seem overwhelming. Take, for example, the weight gain that pregnant women universally experience. It begins suddenly, a…

What are the side effects of flat feet?

Tendonitis is a common side effect of flat feet. Tendonitis can be very painful if it is not treated early. Our doctor's have different treatments for tendonitis.

Facts about Flat Feet

Flat feet describe a condition where you have a partial or total arch collapse and your entire foot is in contact with the floor when you are standing.

Flat Feet are Fixable!

If you have flat feet, you know exactly how much of a pain they are. Maybe you’re one of the few people who have tried orthotics and found them unhelpful, or maybe you’re experiencing excruciating…

Can Flat Feet Be Inherited?

Flat Feet in Children — When to Be Concerned

Flat feet in children is very common. Age, genetics and severity of pain are all factors when seeking treatment.

Fast Facts on Fallen Arch or Flat Feet

Standing up causes the middle of our feet to arch. A flat foot or fallen<br>arch happens when the feet fails to arch and remains flat with the floor.<br>This condition is commonly seen in children but should disappear when we<br>become adults.<br>Signs and Symptoms of a Fallen Arch or Flat Feet<br>Flat

When to see a Podiatrist about Flat Feet

Flat feet, fallen arches, or “pes planus” is normally a symptomless and fortunately painless condition. It is characterized by the arch of the foot collapsing completely, which causes t…