Why Does Standing Still Hurt When You Have Flat Feet?
I never noticed how often I paced until someone asked if I was nervous. Here is why standing still may feel more uncomfortable than walking when you have flat feet.
I never noticed how often I paced until someone asked if I was nervous. Here is why standing still may feel more uncomfortable than walking when you have flat feet.
After completing ten physiotherapy sessions for my back and sciatica, the focus shifted to my knees. These final sessions revealed weaknesses I had unknowingly worked around and changed how I approached stairs, balance and everyday movement.
The first ten physiotherapy sessions taught me that my back pain involved more than my L5–S1 disc protrusion. From painfully tight hamstrings to unexpected balance problems, this is how I began rebuilding my strength, flexibility, and trust in movement.
What started as a family trip to Arta became the beginning of my physiotherapy journey. In Part 1, I share how recurring back pain led to an MRI, an L5-S1 disc protrusion diagnosis, and advice from two doctors that changed how I think about exercise.
Many people have flat feet but never experience pain. Discover why some stay symptom-free while others develop foot, knee, or back problems.
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