Low Arches

[lucidblue]

I was listening to a trainer at my gym (one that I think actually knows what he's doing) tell someone that low arches in your feet can cause problems when squatting, deadlifting, etc. Low arches throw off alignment and can cause problems in knees, hip, lower back and even neck.

I have completely flat feet. I've been having problems with hip, lower back and mid-back pain everytime I try to start squatting again. I never thought about my flat feet causing a problem. It seems to makes sense, since your feet will roll inward, especially on the way up.

Is there truth in this? If so, what can I do to combat this problem? I wear sneakers with a decent arch, but there is still pronation in my feet and ankles. I have orthodic inserts that I had made several years ago that I don't wear anymore, but maybe I could just wear them at the gym.

 

[from zero]

Actually, I think I've read something about this. I should probably look into it. My feet are flat too ...

 

[d3track]

wear the insoles

i know of the problems with running, but not about squattin n deads
if you find anything fz, let us know

 

[du Chaneaux17]

wear the insoles

i know of the problems with running, but not about squattin n deads
if you find anything fz, let us know

same here. I had leg problems when running and I went to see specialists for that and he said it's because I was flat footed. After doing different exercises to keep them arched my legs felt better. I'm sure the same would apply for squatting and deadlifting, just another issue to keep in check so your forms are better for these.

 

[super_rice]

i have flat feet. after wearing the insoles for a few years my problems have gotten a lot better.

however i am ever the more consciencious (sp?) about my form while squatting/deadlifting, right down to my feet. i try to push through with my foot in proper position. seems to be working well, i just can't get as much weight up unless i go and squat flat footed. that cuases problems of your knees dropping in though

 

[sconoscuito]

so far I've been in the us for about 4 years

to this day i still have to see someone who doesnt have a flat foot... since sophmore year in HS I havent had 1 teamate who didntn have flat feet..

(my brother once told me that people with flat feet can jump higher so thats why I pay so much attention to it)

both me and my brother have feet big arch to it, my brother could prolly step on an egg and it wouldnt break... seriusly it almost looks like hes on hills

 

[Scotsman]

Lucid I also have very flat feet. I try to almost push up on the outsides of my feet to keep my balance. Also it is good to either wear the inserts or squat in shoes that have a hard plastid arch support so they don't get crushed down easily. Yes it can cause problems in knees and hips than can be exaccerbated by squatting. Anything that is out of line in the body will become more pronounced with extra strain.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[sre30]

which insoles?

Having arch problems now and it's showing up in my lower back and hips.

Would be nice to have happy feet again.

 

[anotherbutters]

I wish Spellwin would include some kind of warning dialog, informing you when you're about to reply to a post that's more than a year old.

 

[sre30]

who cares I didn't want to start a new thread

you read it and could have provided some good feedback if you had any knowledge on it.

It wasn't really a question for the people who posted just a bump asking if anybody had any useful info.

 

[anotherbutters]

I had cause to see a chiro a few months back and he recommended orthotics (inserts). You walk on a mat that's hooked up to a computer, which takes both a standing and a walking impression from your feet. From that, you can get orthotics made that are prescribed specifically for you. They're not cheap though.

http://www.theorthoticgroup.com/

Hope that helps. No offence intended.