Can pain in my neck, back, hips or knees actually be foot related?
A. A vast majority of all lower back and knee problems, not caused by injury, are actually related to abnormal foot function. Studies show that foot-related postural problems can “refer” pain to other parts of the body. You know it could be your feet if the pain or irritation is more noticeable after standing or walking. The interesting fact is you can experience pain in other areas of your body even if you have no pain in your feet. A new diagnostic tool, Computerized and Video Analysis of Walking, more accurately isolates foot and related problems and helps formulate effective treatment methods.