Chronic lower back pain can stem from a variety of different reasons, and for some people, foot mechanics play a role. Custom orthotics, medical-grade shoe inserts that are designed specifically...
You might think your back and feet are two completely different parts of the body, but they're connected through what's known as the kinetic chain. And this is why for...
Reviewed by James Maiorana, PT, DPT *James Maiorana is a licensed physical therapist with experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports biomechanics, functional movement, and injury recovery.* Your feet, legs, hips and...
Reviewed by James Maiorana, PT, DPT *James Maiorana is a licensed physical therapist with experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports biomechanics, functional movement, and injury recovery. * A limber back starts...
Back pain can curtail your activities and have a profound effect on your life. When you're looking for relief, it can be hard to decide if you should see a...
Managing back pain often requires being proactive and taking note of how you sit, stand, walk and engage in other types of physical activity. However, many people don't think about...
Reviewed by James Maiorana, PT, DPT *James Maiorana is a licensed physical therapist with experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports biomechanics, functional movement, and injury recovery.* The human body is connected,...
Reviewed by James Maiorana, PT, DPT *James Maiorana is a licensed physical therapist with experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports biomechanics, functional movement, and injury recovery.* It's a common misconception that...
Lower back pain is a common problem. As many as four out of five adults will suffer from this issue at least once in their lifetime. However, the cause isn't...
Your feet are the foundation of your body's movement, so any structural or functional changes in your feet can alter your body's entire kinetic chain (how the different parts of...
