The more time I spend on the health and body side of UA-cam, the more it seems that I have inherited just about every negative body feature in existence.
Am I missing something? The video details what causes flat feet (which was educational) but doesn't seem to answer the question in the title: How to fix flat feet. They direct you to their 'program' for that.
Yeah, it's a 10-minute ad. And he still managed to display his shallow understanding of the science in that time. Less flat-footedness in barefoot walkers is not necessarily due to their walking in barefeet, but the fact that people who walk in barefeet tend to spend more time walking on softer surfaces rather than concrete. We are not adapted to be constantly walking on hard surfaces, so the right shoes will help most of us more than going barefoot will. But yeah if you are running through the prairies chasing rabbits all day I guess he's right.
@@wallis_sin-yu Sorry to tell you: it doesn´t is the result on walking on concrete. The weak muskles are at cause. Mostly because of all day sitting and like he explains: the shoes. Greetings, a physical therapist.
@@mikeocksmall6513 So what? Your feet are inside shoes, so the boots do most of the work where your feet cant work as intended and therefore your muscles get weak in the foot. Being a bricklayer has nothing do with it.
I'd like to say thank you for these videos. I suffer from plantar fasciitis and bone spurs from working on my feet. I tried two podiatrists over the years thus have had orthodontics, made it all worse. The information you are sharing is priceless. American Drs don't take time to educate their patients, it's in and out the door. I've ordered toe separators and am going to buy barefoot shoes as soon as I have money to. I've worked barefoot two days, against rules but I told my boss it's that or I'm calling off as I can't walk. So next check shoes! For now stretches and toe spacers daily. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to my mending feet!
At 31 years old, I’ve had flat feet as long as I can remember. Never had any issues until now. Heel pain. Low back pain. And I have a sideways curvature in my spine that I just discovered leading to tightness in just one side of my back. I hope switching to barefoot shoes and strengthening my feet will help alleviate these problems
I'm 19 and I have the same problems as you do 😶 I used to be obese so it kind of caused me to develop these issues sooner. I'm not obese anymore, but I still feel the pain (although drastically less) I hope it gets better for us now that we know the causes ❤ best of luck to you!
This video cleared many doubts and confusions.very well researched and concise and well presented.i have been suffering from the foot pain lately and had no clue what to do about it. Now I know. Thanks for such insightful video.
I tell myself I have royalty in my bloodline since strenuous time on my feet causes me to rest a lot. Then I laugh at all my arched foot peasants working long hours in the field as I prop my non-callous feet up after taking a 5 minute stroll outside. But this brought me back to reality. Very informative - thanks.
I've had high arches but fallen ones as well. I am in the 95th percentile for high arches in over 50 countries. Genetically I have huge calfs and never worked out as a kid. Also, I was told by chiropractors to wear arches and shoes in the house. Today I have weak feet, fallen arches and bent knees. I'm 22 years old and this video explained everything perfectly so that I understood how my past issues caused this to happen over time. I now have back, hip, knee issues at 22. Exercise and stay healthy please. Losing weight significantly helps too!
I'm 24 and been having severe hip and especially knee pain on one side for over a year. I really hope I can fix my weak feet and that I will soon not be in pain anymore... even had physiotherapie and special soles made for me - nothing seems to work. Good luck on your journey!
@@jamesepicmamba , I’ve had on and off foot pain since I was a kid. Very weak feet. Severe turn in of one knee. ( im thin), I’m almost 60 now, and I bought myself a pair of beginner barefoot shoes. I just got them about 2 weeks ago and im only wearing them around house and a little outside to get used to them. Im not kidding, I think im already seeing a difference! ( I’ve also been stretching my feet, and bending and stretching at the hips) I try to stretch daily now. I feel like my balance is getting better! You’re young, please don’t give up!!
Back, hip, and knees? Lol thats all boy? Maybe try getting out of the house and working all day everyday. Get some scars and good story's behind them. Gain 20 or 30 more years, and then you can bitch
I’ve been a dancer for 9 years and now I have planter fasciitis and a fallen arch at 12 years old I had no idea how to help with this problem but after I watched this video I know exactly how to make it a little bit better thank you
Hey! Pro ballet dancer who had plantar fasciitis and fallen arches here :) glad you found this content as you are still young enough for changes to cause a positive impact in your dancing. Stretching is key to treat plantar fasciitis so I recommend taking all the advises from this YT channel to see improvement. I'm 24 and I can tell you your feet thank you for the work you are doing now 💖
Just last week i found out i am flat footed. It was my friend who noticed and told me and i didnt know about it. After that i searched about flat foot and i really am. Now i understand why my ankle, knees, and back hurts. Also my job requires a lot of standing so i almost dragged my other leg upon going home. Walking for a long time causes my feet to hurt a lot .
Omg 😳 LIFE CHANGING INFO HERE! def have flat feet and like 10yrs of constant left side pain/tilted pelvis. ( my body pain looks like your skeleton outline.) Years of chiropractic adjustments and massages no one has ever mentioned my arches!!!! THANK YOU! Used to have thee cutest feet,- but after years of standing all day in heels, they now look like Fred Flintstones feet. THANK YOU
@@saintsebastian5117 So fake. Every time it’s just someone saying they hacked into a loved one’s social media account, with another fake account backing it up saying that it works. Don’t trust none of that.
You’ve no idea how much your advise has helped me since youtube recommended this channel. For years I have endured a bunion on my right foot with my small toes joining in so to speak, it was embarrassing to look at and meant I couldn’t wear any type of open shoe as the large toe tab would be uncomfortable. After one episode I looked down how I walked and ran only to seeing my right foot was angling inwards from a weak ankle causing my bunion, it was literally a eureka moment and I knew it could be solved by myself. Well just want to say thanks I have renewed hope, Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the cover pic. I've been wearing barefoot shoes for about a month now and noticed that the bones of top of my foot felt higher. I wasn't sure if that was normal or right so the pic helped show that I'm actually on the right track.
I actually know that I have weak glutes so I decided to check if my knees were looking inward like you’ve shown. And lo and behold they actually are. So I decided to rotate them back to where they supposed to be and my arch actually raises. Damn, internet is really a blessing.
Thanks, i just tried rotating the kness to face forward like you mentioned, youre right it automatically lifts the arches and you can feel your gluts tighten.
@@michaelbig7289 means you need a specialist. Shoe maker or go online. Put your size in Google and the word 'shoes'. You'll find them easily. And if you actually watched this video you realize that's the best way anyway. The cheap store shoes are mostly all built wrong
ive had flat feet my entire life and went to many many doctors with none of them knowing, I told my parents and due to it switching the pain between all 3 pelvis feet and knees they thought that I was lying. I'm not sure if I should exercise or just stay in bed and let it heal on its own. Now I can actually tell between what is going on and how to stop it. Thanks For The Help.
I have a curious point I personally have some low arches, which don't affect me usually, but when I searched for information, I noticed that many people would suggest that we wear shoes with arch support (that is, shoes with protrusions on the arch of the insole), saying It can help balance the force on the soles of the feet and relieve fatigue on the soles of the feet. At the same time, I also found that some people think that we should try to avoid shoes with arch support, because arch support will replace or reduce the force of our original muscles, causing muscle degeneration or even atrophy. What I'm curious about is: 1. Which of the above statements is more correct or has more correct parts? 2. If don’t consider the problems of flat feet or high arches that affect your life, for people with normal arches or people with low arches like me but the problem is not serious, should try to choose shoes with arch support or Shoes without arch support? Hope to know your opinion
I'm just getting into the space of barefoot vs non barefoot and I think barefoot is the way to go no matter your arch size. I hope you can find your answer for your questions soon.
Super glad you found the video helpful! We have actually just published a video specifically on ankle injuries, which may be of interest to you: ua-cam.com/video/adY-kjrq4oo/v-deo.html
I feel enormous pain when walking due to flat feet but tbh I can't devote 80% of my time to that issue and that's what these never-ending" programs" like yours are about.
I’m sorry to hear about your foot issues. However, I’m also sorry to say that there is no quick fix or ‘magic pill’ for this. One needs to put in the necessary effort into claiming back their health. While we can guide and coach people on the right path, the hard work still needs to be done by them.
@@barefootstrength Well I guess there isn't. I'm sorry for sounding rude, I was angry since on top of this I also happen to suffer from Depression and Anxiety, both quite resistant to treatment.
be aware depression and anxiety both stem in part from defeatist self-talk... try looking at the challenges of life with an air of can-do, it can help...
Would be nice to see proof that someone that has been rehabilitated. I just never heard of someone ever regaining an arch. Maybe you guys could post a video of a before and after of a client you helped?
It also hurts a lot when you're wearing shoes, at least that's how it was when I was young. I couldn't stand them they felt like cages for my feet and all my feet wanted to do was break out, I couldn't stand it till I was older.
Walking posture seriously helped me increase my foot arch. As a child I had horrendously flat feet, focusing on my back posture and a strong heel-toe motion whilst walking significantly reduced my flat feet.
@@lorenzparnada7246 I think he means putting down your heel first and then rolling your foot on the ground to the toe lifting your heel up again when walking
I am 38 years old and have been wearing orthotocs since i was a kid and i was always told that my problem is structural and i need orthotocs all the time... however, i started doijg foot strengthening exercises as im starting muay thai and we train barefoot and in 1 week ive already noticed slight improvement with my feet, at 38 yrs old is my flat feet reversible and have i been lied to my whole life by podiatrists? Thanks
You haven’t been lied by the podiatrists, they just don’t know any better. They advise based on studies and limited beliefs. They’re only humans with a title you know.
@@МаріяПольчій-р5п yes...i still do exercises before workong out and before my muay thai training.. my ankle alignment has corrected and my arch has corrected... 1. I use kettlebell to massage my and loosen my calf muscel 2. I use massage ball to loosen my shin muscles 3. I use massage ball under my feet 4. I use resistant band to stretch calf 5. I stand on plates and do heel raises making sure at bottom im stretching calf 6. I do a foot stabling exercise where im strengthening and activating the big toe muscle in my feet which helps keep the arch... i didnt do this programme.. i did exercises given to me by my miay thai strength and conditioning coach.. it is fixable and even if ypur arch can not fully be fixed, you can fix ur alignmsnt and strengthen the right muscles so u foot moves as normal and flat feet wont effect u
@@OsmanKann can you please share some of these exercises or send them to me please I really need this I have a lot of trouble with my hip and knee because of my foot I just have one left foot that's off so I need this so much??
I'm 20 and I have flat feet. Everyone makes fun of the way I walk and stuff but it doesn't really bother me😂 ..My only concern is the pain I'm going to feel later on.😔
I'm 18 and have this crap. Though my feet aren't completely flat, I have a minimal arch, but it is still not enough. I'm doing exercises, also I recommend walking on gravel or like a rocky beach, trails etc. and any uneven surface so you can train and use your feet the way they are supposed to be used. Barefoot shoes aren't good for walking on concrete. They offer 0 support and there's 0 benefit from walking on such a flat, hard surface. I think some cushion can help a little bit. Either way, you should always look forward to walking on uneven surfaces. I also think of getting toe socks so I can walk in them unshod on gravel etc.
💯 the body is one tightly integrated system working together. Nothing functions in total isolation. This is especially true in complex movements like walking and running. Glad you found the video helpful 🙏😁
Thank you so much! While I could never take on such a title, my team and I are trying to disseminate the best information available and in the simplest possible way. We are so chuffed to hear that you are enjoying our content 🙏😁
@@barefootstrength your saying I can fixed my collapsed arch without surgery? Because with out my arch supposed sole’s.. my foot feels like it’s being stabbed when I run....
Thank you for the very helpful content and the super comprehensible videos. I especially appreciate the technical terminology being kept to a minimum. Could you make a video on orthotics? I get the theory but wearing them also disconnects you from the ground. You don't get input from the ground and you feel stiff while moving. It seems to be a temporary aid for acute situations but not the solution.
My girlfriend has bad feet and she started wearing barefoot shoes. I was curious so I started wearing them too. Oh my goodness I feel 100x better when I train. When I run, lift weights, or even spend the day walking I wear barefoot shoes and my feet feel so much better. My toes have spread out and my arch was really flat but has risen up quite a bit. I’m fixing my posture now and doing my best to align myself but my golly, switching to barefoot shoes has helped me out a ton! Recommend it to everybody! Great content definitely subscribing! 😁
@@Ghost-hv7ru I personally use the vivobarefoot. My girlfriend does too. I have the primus lite II and my girlfriend has all of her barefoot shoes from vivo as well. I have a couple of Lems boots for work and those I highly recommend as well. They all have a wide toe box and are very comfy. Vivo In general has great shoes and they are also a sustainable company so if you want to save the environment and recycle, they’re amazing. My only issue is the price but I’d say they’re worth it
@@orhason6155 I don’t mind those but zero drop isn’t everything. I love the wide toe box because you feel comfortable and just overall fantastic. It doesn’t even feel like you’re wearing shoes most of the time and I can spend literally all day in them without wanting to take my shoes off.
Its easy to fix. I just had my musclebound uncle bend my feet till they were curved. Then he tied a rope around them to make a permanent arch. After a week of this my feet are extremely arched. You should have seen me win my first 100 meter dash. Thanks again uncle Loui.
What a well put together video with reference points. Big thumbs up for your research. By the time I get rid of my Plantar Fasciitis (which btw I have had for more years than I can remember) I will have my Doctorate in Plantar Fasciitis with cliff notes. hahaha Thanks for sharing...
@@Babumoshai.. it's called varying severity. Just because you didn't experience it as bad, which you should be grateful for because we didn't all have it as good as you, doesn't mean that the person is lying or those symptoms don't exist. Flat feet have caused me excruciating pain throughout my whole lower body for very long. What the person explained is something I've had to deal with as well, and many people did too and still do. Fix your attitude and ignorance before invalidating somebody's struggle.
interesting video. my children have flat foot and have pain when they walk long. hence request to please provide some basic exercises to improve the flat feet which can benefit them. thank you
I don't suppose you have a video that skips all the science and just gives me the fastest, most direct rundown of what needs to be done to work on fallen arches
Thank you so much for confirming it for me that I DONT have flat feet! I always felt so frustrated to see that my feet seemed to have what it takes to be arched, yet no physician/podiatrist, nor foot and ankle specialist was ever able to tell me why I had flat feet while, yet, I always left an arched-looking foot print on the ground, another person could always slide a paper under my arch while i stood barefoot, and wore out my shoes on the out step (supinate) rather than wearing them out on the instep (like when you primate). And what’s worse is that even when I told them these observations they would simply brush off my concerns and pretty much tell me to suck it up and wear inserts because “there’s no way of correcting this issue”. I even asked them if there was a way to strengthen the muscles of the feet, and they’d would immediately say NO. I wonder if these “doctors” have some secret business with the shoe insert companies! I don’t believe in conspiracy theories, but to see them constantly insist in the no existence of a solution other than inserts, makes it hard not to want to think of shady underground deals!
My son is 3 and has this problem. Intuitively I knew it had to do with foot correcting shoes, but the entire muscle and joints that work with his mobility. I want to help him before he gets older. He trips over himself..I really want to know. The doctor gave him shoes that are suppose to help his foot, but I truly believe it is more than just the curve of his foot
Fix? I have 'fallen' arches. I am developmentally flat-footed, not congenitally flat-footed. I've been told by many doctors that the arch is ultimately supported by ligaments. And... ligaments are kinda like an elastic band. If you stretch it too far for too long a period of time it won't return to its original (shorter) length. My understanding is that you can't do that with any kind of exercise. It requires surgery, and there are a variety of surgeries I've heard about to deal with this issue. Not minor surgery, however. I believe what you're talking about is mitigating many of the adverse consequences of having fallen arches. I'm not sure I'd call that a 'fix', however. Once one stops doing the exercises, after some period of time the arches are just going to go back to whatever the ligaments will accommodate. Are you claiming that your exercises can restore the lost elasticity of the supporting ligaments and permanently shorten them up?
I have moderate bunions, moderate flat feet, and moderate plantar fasciitis. I've been wearing wide "yoga foam" skechers now almost exclusively for almost a decade, and very supportive shoes, "strutz" support for the PF, and toe spacers for the bunions. My health has declined significantly because I cannot run or jump. It seems 4/5th of the recommended types of cardio make my feet hurt. But I cannot afford bunion surgery. This channel gives me hope, although I'm a bit reluctant. What should I start with first? Any way to get a consultation with you guys? Thanks
Christopher, I just myself got barefoot type shoes to start with. Not wearing to gym, but trying to wear when I’m just moving around. I’ve only had them 2 weeks and I feel a difference. I’m also stretching my toes and ankles and bending to stretch my hamstrings. I feel like it’s helping! And I plan on continuing! Please buy a cheap pair to start with! I’m so happy I saw channels like these so my stiff flat feet can start to heal! I hope you have great success!
I’m flat footed, and have been affected by this my entire life. Being born and raised in Hawaii, I’ve been barefoot while inside the house as well as when I played outside. I’ve since then moved from Hawaii to California. Even in the mainland, we still predominantly are barefoot indoors; even going outside for minor tasks like check the mail, get something from the car, etc…barefoot. I’ve come across these videos because UA-cam (Google) must have found out that I am suffering with bunions, so doing what the algorithm does, she goes, “hey, you might want to watch this…”. My bunion (predominantly on my left foot) is most likely caused by my flat footedness. In my case, where flat footedness may be genetic issue, can this be corrected?
I’m 12 years old with flat feet and whenever I play soccer or even run for a short amount of time my feet start to hurt. I wear insoles but that makes my feet hurt even more.
Yeah bro I'm tryna become a footballer but I just can't run my full speed with flat feet I'm going down hill in football and I need to fix this quickly
When I was a kid, I just walk/run on barefoot. There no shoes at that time (198x-2000) in my country. And now I think that is the reason why I have the flatfeet.
All of a sudden I feel arthritis level pains in my right foot after jamming some footy. Didn't get kicked or anything in fact it gradually got worse. I took a nap and afterwards it was worse. My toe feels swollen and if I try to move it in either direction it just invokes the pain. The pain on top of my foot feels like a swollen pulled muscle like how. At the same time it hurts even when I lightly touch it bro. Oh my Lord I pray to get this fixed. I wanna play BALL!!😅⚽️⚽️
What would the recommended steps be if walking bare feet gets really uncomfortable? Gotta stand for hours a day, and I couldn't fathom doing that without a cushioned, supported shoe arch
Though I don't have to stand for hours, I understand the punishment of a hard surface on the feet (or perhaps not the strongest of feet). What I find best is alternating between footware options during the day and perhaps removing shoes to stretch and relax feet while put up and at rest. All that said, I never thought I could walk longer distances without my high-end gel runners, yet now find I go quite well in a pair of sport sandals, like Merrell.... all are arched mind you, though the sandal, less so.
I'm 25 and waiting on Xrays for my feet and for custom Orthotics. My podiatrist gave my the opposite advice and suggested NEVER walking barefoot. Do you think that's a general rule or one that can be specific to the severity of flatfeet?
Same! I got a flare of plantar fasciitis and fixed it within 3 days but no longer walking barefoot on hardwood floor and massaging my feet and rolling it with a cold water bottle. I sometimes have feet pain and put on my slides and they already feel better.
I wonder if wearing the orthotics for support and comfort, combined with going barefoot for strengthening could be a solution for you. (podiatrists, imo, offer advice to support their industry, ie.. custom orthotics) dunno, but you can experiment...
I have severe flat foot which caused my body to be out of alignment. I was told both of my foot need surgery. I am 47 no family help in that area. I have fallen a few times. My knees are a grade 4, legs and back issues. I tried to use my treadmill a few days ago and I pulled a hamstring. I do believe its because of my feet. Is there help for people like me without surgery?
Hi, so I have flat feet, but another question is REALLY really important to me: how to deal with the cold? 🥶🦶🏽 My hands and feets can get extremely COLD very easy. I know it might be a problem of the blood circulation. But in the meanwhile, how can the barefoot shoes keep the feet warm? If you can please answer this question 🙏🏼
Watch this vid ua-cam.com/video/MaVAsuwYacE/v-deo.html and your problems will get better quickly, but do the exercises EVERY DAY, believe me its worth it and not time consuming at all.
I jumped into barefoot shoes too fast and now I have injured my posterior tibial muscle / tendon. Isn't that the same thing as a fallen arch? If I go without shoes right now, I'm in a world of pain. I'm surprised that was one of your tips for recovering from fallen arch.
Bottom line - he wants you to buy “their program.” The scanty info here may make some sense to some informed ppl, but for the majority - it’s useless unless they buy “their program”
The cause was brilliantly explained for the lay viewer, but you failed to mention HOW TO FIX flat feet, the very reason why I and many other clicked on the title
I had messed up legs when I was born. Then I have extremely flat feet. I can't go for hours standing up. Now my ankle hurts so I wear a brace, I wear orthotics from roadrunner everyday. I'm not sure if it's Genetics or my muscles that are not working. all I want is to not have pain on my feet away.
My feet so flat to the point where I’m just thankful to have feet. The problem is affecting all my bones in my body. My next step is a pain doctor for meds and therapy
Some people do not develop flat feet. They are born with loose ligaments and tendons and never ever had arches and never developed them even after exercises, support, shoe modifications or any other intervention. Four generations of my family have extreme flat feet and very pronated ankles.
@@LELOUCH101 u will hv problem to maintain balance and some times ur leg will pain insanely if ur below 18,it happened to me (i hv flat feet since birth)
I have a flat left foot and this makes a lot of sense now that I'm going to the gym, my left knee tends to rotate inwards when doing squats and I have some pain on the inside side of the knee
Nice explanation about flat feet and arches. Sir I am from India Mumbai 72 age and for the last 3 months experiencing flat feet as diagnose by doctor. I am feeling something padee type thing in my both feet and I feel no pain but feel uncomfortable while walking which again create burning sensation after 15 to 20 minutes. Can u please guide me sone good exercise thru ur Good Expertise. Hope u will sure help me in my above problem. Doctor says there is no medicine. Regards
I just saw some shoe brand called “Kinis” but they are on a completely different level of barefoot it seems. They are basically socks with soles. It would be super interesting to see a review on these!
Thanks for your comment. They do look interesting... will look into getting a pair to test out. There are also “skinners” barefoot shoe/socks which I’ve tested out in the past. Pretty cool products... will probably do a review on them in the future ;)
You make some fantastic content, thank you for this! I've always had flat feet. I've also always been knock kneed. I never imagined I could correct these issues with strengthening and mindfulness.
Thanks for the explanation. Have you ever seen flat feet causing osteochondrosis dissecans in the knee? Based on your explanation I think it could be a possible cause, considering the outside of the knee gets stressed more due to the foot collapsing. Also in your experience is it still possible to fix this issue at 40 years old?
Never too late. I fixed my flat feet at 35-40. Nothing is too late unless you’re already in the grave. The sooner the better but better later than never also.
You need to stretch & strengthen the muscles on the front (shin) & back (calf) of your foot. Weak muscles actually contract to become shorter & that's how they deal with being weak. Think of a rubberband, if you make it shorter, it seems stronger. Either way, your shins/calves muscles are tighter because they're weak &/or havnt been stretched in a long time. This results in them pulling on the foot incorrectly & then the shape of it is distorted, the arch does form because the toes & heal are being pulled up by tight muscles. Also there is the footwear itself which restricts the proper function of the foot. Sneakers with raised heels artificially make your foot roll & the foot loses this function. Also the tight toe boxes on most shoes prevent you to fully rotate from the hell unto the toes. Basically I would do 2 things, get yourself 0 shoes/sneakers. These have the sole perfectly flat where they dont raise the rear of the foot & the toe boxes are wide so your toes have space to spread out & function properly when you walk. You want to simulate bare feet walking on grass/beach. Second, stretch & strengthen your shin & calf muscle, the lower portion of your leg. Your ankle has very limited motion & your stride is off.
Have always had high arches, broke my ankle 8 years ago and have had problems ever since and a fallen arch. Will I be able to improve this with exercise, or is it too little too late? Have really bad plantar fasciitis currently and Achilles tendinitis
Watch this vid ua-cam.com/video/MaVAsuwYacE/v-deo.html and your problems will get better quickly, but do the exercises EVERY DAY, believe me its worth it and not time consuming at all. Im not a proffesional so care with because of ypur feet condition, but you should be able to do these excercises
We are all born with flat feet. The foot arches develop by the age of around 6. However, if the arches fail to develop properly by that age, it may be a sign that there were certain lifestyle factors in place at the time which were not conducive for proper foot development. For example, there are studies which show that when children spend the majority of their time wearing shoes before the age of 6, they have a significantly greater chance of having flat feet in life comparatively to those who were predominantly barefoot. Despite all this, the foot arches can still be stimulated and developed later in life using the steps presented in this video.
I’m not sure that I can talk because I’m 14, however this is very painful when exercising. I suggest trying to correct it early on, or at least that’s what I over hear my parents saying.
I am Orthotist from the Philippines ,all of us are born flat feet up to 3yr old and from 3yrs old the foot arch are starting to develop There are cases that don't developed, , Normally I put customized Arch support or insoles . Arch support has to be put inside the shoe..
Confused , so do not wear arch support shoes ? My work boots kill my feet , I put in arch support pads ...now I can work all day pain free. Is this only making my situation worse ?
Your phone actually does listen to you, you can notice it on safari too, it listens to you to “give you search recommendations” but imo thats kinda shady. Like for example if you were talking about dog food, and you go on safari it will probably have dog food recommended search
I've been useing wide shoes or vibrams walking an building up on runs.. My left foot is spreading and now aches and is now getting to widen for normal running trainers 😂🤦♀️
Hi! Great video! Due to an old(11 yrs) ankle injury, I cannot do 'short-foot' at all with my left foot. Im quite limited on my uninjured side, anyway. The only way I can get slightly clise to mindfully shortening my left foot is to attempt to push my lateral malleolus outwards, whilst my weight is on my foot/feet, would you say this is the correct way to start initiating the exercise?
I'm here cause I got a habit of standing in on my feet then eventually developed a arch problem. A way I tried to fix this was install my arch pads in every shoe I wear and standing up straight. I'm still young which means as I continue standing up straight. I'll soon grow and my arch will grow back into place. Just to be clear im only 15
I had the same condition when I was young so many people in my family gave me an advice on how to correct my flat feet,but only my grandfather's advice worked,which he told me to walk on a pipe for 30 minutes on each leg after I repeated them constantly I managed to correct my arch,I am 20 years old now still don't have enough arch on my left foot,..
Thank you for your feedback 😁 Well, barefoot shoes assist the feet in developing naturally, so that ones foot arches can support themselves, without the need of artificial support. You can learn more about the differences between regular shoes and barefoot shoes here: ua-cam.com/video/cydzD2uNxao/v-deo.html
I wish I found this info 13 yrs ago. I have been dealing with problem for far too long. It has affected my career, personal fitness and ability to run. When running or skipping, pain goes from the soles of my feet up through the calf muscle. Its unbearable. Insoles are a good help though.
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Am I missing something? The video details what causes flat feet (which was educational) but doesn't seem to answer the question in the title: How to fix flat feet. They direct you to their 'program' for that.
Yeah, it's a 10-minute ad. And he still managed to display his shallow understanding of the science in that time.
Less flat-footedness in barefoot walkers is not necessarily due to their walking in barefeet, but the fact that people who walk in barefeet tend to spend more time walking on softer surfaces rather than concrete. We are not adapted to be constantly walking on hard surfaces, so the right shoes will help most of us more than going barefoot will.
But yeah if you are running through the prairies chasing rabbits all day I guess he's right.
@@wallis_sin-yu Sorry to tell you: it doesn´t is the result on walking on concrete. The weak muskles are at cause. Mostly because of all day sitting and like he explains: the shoes. Greetings, a physical therapist.
@@DereinzigwahreAkede nonsense, I’m a bricklayer and on my feet all day yet I’ve got the flattest feet ever
@Mr. Rich B.O.B Ah, the most famous physiotherapists on the internet!
@@mikeocksmall6513 So what? Your feet are inside shoes, so the boots do most of the work where your feet cant work as intended and therefore your muscles get weak in the foot.
Being a bricklayer has nothing do with it.
I'd like to say thank you for these videos. I suffer from plantar fasciitis and bone spurs from working on my feet. I tried two podiatrists over the years thus have had orthodontics, made it all worse. The information you are sharing is priceless. American Drs don't take time to educate their patients, it's in and out the door. I've ordered toe separators and am going to buy barefoot shoes as soon as I have money to. I've worked barefoot two days, against rules but I told my boss it's that or I'm calling off as I can't walk. So next check shoes! For now stretches and toe spacers daily. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to my mending feet!
At 31 years old, I’ve had flat feet as long as I can remember. Never had any issues until now. Heel pain. Low back pain. And I have a sideways curvature in my spine that I just discovered leading to tightness in just one side of my back. I hope switching to barefoot shoes and strengthening my feet will help alleviate these problems
I'm 19 and I have the same problems as you do 😶 I used to be obese so it kind of caused me to develop these issues sooner. I'm not obese anymore, but I still feel the pain (although drastically less) I hope it gets better for us now that we know the causes ❤ best of luck to you!
Im the same. For low back pain try stretching your hips, legs and core!
This video cleared many doubts and confusions.very well researched and concise and well presented.i have been suffering from the foot pain lately and had no clue what to do about it. Now I know. Thanks for such insightful video.
I tell myself I have royalty in my bloodline since strenuous time on my feet causes me to rest a lot. Then I laugh at all my arched foot peasants working long hours in the field as I prop my non-callous feet up after taking a 5 minute stroll outside. But this brought me back to reality. Very informative - thanks.
That's a great way of thinking! I'm gonna use that from now on! lol
🤣🤣🤣
Simp,son?????
I can so relate.
hilarious, lol
I've had high arches but fallen ones as well. I am in the 95th percentile for high arches in over 50 countries. Genetically I have huge calfs and never worked out as a kid. Also, I was told by chiropractors to wear arches and shoes in the house. Today I have weak feet, fallen arches and bent knees. I'm 22 years old and this video explained everything perfectly so that I understood how my past issues caused this to happen over time. I now have back, hip, knee issues at 22. Exercise and stay healthy please. Losing weight significantly helps too!
I'm 24 and been having severe hip and especially knee pain on one side for over a year. I really hope I can fix my weak feet and that I will soon not be in pain anymore... even had physiotherapie and special soles made for me - nothing seems to work. Good luck on your journey!
Wearing arches is like using a crutch. Dont do it unless you have to, and try to get out of that situation as fast as possible
@Caralho its a little late, I'm 23 and now I have to to keep my legs somewhat straight so my knee/hip pain is minimized
@@jamesepicmamba , I’ve had on and off foot pain since I was a kid. Very weak feet. Severe turn in of one knee. ( im thin), I’m almost 60 now, and I bought myself a pair of beginner barefoot shoes. I just got them about 2 weeks ago and im only wearing them around house and a little outside to get used to them. Im not kidding, I think im already seeing a difference!
( I’ve also been stretching my feet, and bending and stretching at the hips) I try to stretch daily now. I feel like my balance is getting better! You’re young, please don’t give up!!
Back, hip, and knees? Lol thats all boy? Maybe try getting out of the house and working all day everyday. Get some scars and good story's behind them. Gain 20 or 30 more years, and then you can bitch
I’ve been a dancer for 9 years and now I have planter fasciitis and a fallen arch at 12 years old I had no idea how to help with this problem but after I watched this video I know exactly how to make it a little bit better thank you
Hey! Pro ballet dancer who had plantar fasciitis and fallen arches here :) glad you found this content as you are still young enough for changes to cause a positive impact in your dancing. Stretching is key to treat plantar fasciitis so I recommend taking all the advises from this YT channel to see improvement. I'm 24 and I can tell you your feet thank you for the work you are doing now 💖
Were you able ti gain a curve or increase your curve if you had some.
Start taking it seriously and doing the exercise because you're at the right age to do it. When you're an adult, flat feet are usually permanent
Wow this was very helpful. I’ve had flat feet for forever. I definitely need to invest in better shoes before I start working out again.
Start wearing barefoot shoes or no shoes at all
@@gabriellameattray9778 I do that now. I have thought about investing in some barefoot shoes though. Thanks for the advice.
Just last week i found out i am flat footed. It was my friend who noticed and told me and i didnt know about it. After that i searched about flat foot and i really am.
Now i understand why my ankle, knees, and back hurts. Also my job requires a lot of standing so i almost dragged my other leg upon going home. Walking for a long time causes my feet to hurt a lot .
My stance has been affected by flat feet, causing my knees to buckle and now my back, hips and knees hurt 😭 i appreciate this so much
oh my knees buckle as well, it’s so embarrassing when I walk and my knee will randomly buckle. Flat feet struggle fr 😭
Omg 😳 LIFE CHANGING INFO HERE! def have flat feet and like 10yrs of constant left side pain/tilted pelvis. ( my body pain looks like your skeleton outline.) Years of chiropractic adjustments and massages no one has ever mentioned my arches!!!! THANK YOU!
Used to have thee cutest feet,- but after years of standing all day in heels, they now look like Fred Flintstones feet. THANK YOU
😂,this shows how fed up you are with having a flat feet
It’s painful to exercise with flat feet :😣
not at all
Not for me but might happen in the future
I've noticed that swimmers have flat feet.
Maybe you should swim less. That is if you do swim.
it is for me as well... I also developed plantar fascitis :(
@@saintsebastian5117 So fake. Every time it’s just someone saying they hacked into a loved one’s social media account, with another fake account backing it up saying that it works. Don’t trust none of that.
You’ve no idea how much your advise has helped me since youtube recommended this channel. For years I have endured a bunion on my right foot with my small toes joining in so to speak, it was embarrassing to look at and meant I couldn’t wear any type of open shoe as the large toe tab would be uncomfortable. After one episode I looked down how I walked and ran only to seeing my right foot was angling inwards from a weak ankle causing my bunion, it was literally a eureka moment and I knew it could be solved by myself. Well just want to say thanks I have renewed hope, Merry Christmas.
Have u got rid of ur bunion?
How is the bunion now? I'm suffering from the same thing but on my left leg
I’m here cause I walk like I have two left feet 😭
Me too. As if I have 2 right ones
And people would laugh without knowing my problem
@@MrAllywood79 you are not the only ones
literally
That meens u have platfus it meens u can’t walk straight and u need to make extrasizes i have platfus too! :C
Thanks for the cover pic. I've been wearing barefoot shoes for about a month now and noticed that the bones of top of my foot felt higher. I wasn't sure if that was normal or right so the pic helped show that I'm actually on the right track.
The quality of this channel’s analysis is insane, love your content !
I actually know that I have weak glutes so I decided to check if my knees were looking inward like you’ve shown. And lo and behold they actually are. So I decided to rotate them back to where they supposed to be and my arch actually raises. Damn, internet is really a blessing.
Thanks, i just tried rotating the kness to face forward like you mentioned, youre right it automatically lifts the arches and you can feel your gluts tighten.
I don't even know if I'm breathing right.
You're probably not. Have you heard of mewing?
mew
@@gabriellameattray9778 mew
Hahaha, there is a right way to do everything now days xD
I have flat feet. They don't bother me right now but I want to get them fixed before they start in the future
Same bruh I’m 18 just recognizing I walk wrong
@@k3ntswrld me too , but I'm more insecure because of them because they make my foot size bigger
@@rymiox8109 fax I have flat feet and I wear a size 16 and can’t find shoes
Same
@@michaelbig7289 means you need a specialist. Shoe maker or go online. Put your size in Google and the word 'shoes'. You'll find them easily. And if you actually watched this video you realize that's the best way anyway. The cheap store shoes are mostly all built wrong
ive had flat feet my entire life and went to many many doctors with none of them knowing, I told my parents and due to it switching the pain between all 3 pelvis feet and knees they thought that I was lying. I'm not sure if I should exercise or just stay in bed and let it heal on its own. Now I can actually tell between what is going on and how to stop it. Thanks For The Help.
Hey can you do update on how your feet changed?
I have a curious point
I personally have some low arches, which don't affect me usually, but when I searched for information, I noticed that many people would suggest that we wear shoes with arch support (that is, shoes with protrusions on the arch of the insole), saying It can help balance the force on the soles of the feet and relieve fatigue on the soles of the feet. At the same time, I also found that some people think that we should try to avoid shoes with arch support, because arch support will replace or reduce the force of our original muscles, causing muscle degeneration or even atrophy.
What I'm curious about is:
1. Which of the above statements is more correct or has more correct parts?
2. If don’t consider the problems of flat feet or high arches that affect your life, for people with normal arches or people with low arches like me but the problem is not serious, should try to choose shoes with arch support or Shoes without arch support?
Hope to know your opinion
I'm just getting into the space of barefoot vs non barefoot and I think barefoot is the way to go no matter your arch size. I hope you can find your answer for your questions soon.
Man I came here to figure out how to fix my sore ankles and actually found out how to fix my crooked legs
Super glad you found the video helpful! We have actually just published a video specifically on ankle injuries, which may be of interest to you: ua-cam.com/video/adY-kjrq4oo/v-deo.html
I feel enormous pain when walking due to flat feet but tbh I can't devote 80% of my time to that issue and that's what these never-ending" programs" like yours are about.
I’m sorry to hear about your foot issues. However, I’m also sorry to say that there is no quick fix or ‘magic pill’ for this. One needs to put in the necessary effort into claiming back their health. While we can guide and coach people on the right path, the hard work still needs to be done by them.
@@barefootstrength
Well I guess there isn't. I'm sorry for sounding rude, I was angry since on top of this I also happen to suffer from Depression and Anxiety, both quite resistant to treatment.
@@matovicmmilan Ja sam morao stavljati implantate u ankle , pa sam ih onda isao izvaditi
@@barefootstrength are there studies that back this?
be aware depression and anxiety both stem in part from defeatist self-talk... try looking at the challenges of life with an air of can-do, it can help...
Would be nice to see proof that someone that has been rehabilitated. I just never heard of someone ever regaining an arch. Maybe you guys could post a video of a before and after of a client you helped?
Im a massage therapist and
I love your articulation along with the knowledge you have
Awesome vid.👍
It also hurts a lot when you're wearing shoes, at least that's how it was when I was young. I couldn't stand them they felt like cages for my feet and all my feet wanted to do was break out, I couldn't stand it till I was older.
This was beautifully done going to share this everyone I know, I try to explain it but I feel sometimes people want to hear someone else say it.
Walking posture seriously helped me increase my foot arch. As a child I had horrendously flat feet, focusing on my back posture and a strong heel-toe motion whilst walking significantly reduced my flat feet.
Thanks, I'll try concentrating on my posture .
@@lorenzparnada7246 I think he means putting down your heel first and then rolling your foot on the ground to the toe lifting your heel up again when walking
I am 38 years old and have been wearing orthotocs since i was a kid and i was always told that my problem is structural and i need orthotocs all the time... however, i started doijg foot strengthening exercises as im starting muay thai and we train barefoot and in 1 week ive already noticed slight improvement with my feet, at 38 yrs old is my flat feet reversible and have i been lied to my whole life by podiatrists? Thanks
You haven’t been lied by the podiatrists, they just don’t know any better. They advise based on studies and limited beliefs. They’re only humans with a title you know.
You already have the curve right now? I mean your flatfeet has been fixed to the normal one?
Are your feet are fixed now?? Please reply 🙏🏻
@@МаріяПольчій-р5п yes...i still do exercises before workong out and before my muay thai training.. my ankle alignment has corrected and my arch has corrected... 1. I use kettlebell to massage my and loosen my calf muscel
2. I use massage ball to loosen my shin muscles
3. I use massage ball under my feet
4. I use resistant band to stretch calf
5. I stand on plates and do heel raises making sure at bottom im stretching calf
6. I do a foot stabling exercise where im strengthening and activating the big toe muscle in my feet which helps keep the arch... i didnt do this programme.. i did exercises given to me by my miay thai strength and conditioning coach.. it is fixable and even if ypur arch can not fully be fixed, you can fix ur alignmsnt and strengthen the right muscles so u foot moves as normal and flat feet wont effect u
@@OsmanKann can you please share some of these exercises or send them to me please I really need this I have a lot of trouble with my hip and knee because of my foot I just have one left foot that's off so I need this so much??
I'm 20 and I have flat feet. Everyone makes fun of the way I walk and stuff but it doesn't really bother me😂 ..My only concern is the pain I'm going to feel later on.😔
Im 24 and already have knee and hip pain... I hope it won't end like this for you.
I'm 18 and have this crap. Though my feet aren't completely flat, I have a minimal arch, but it is still not enough. I'm doing exercises, also I recommend walking on gravel or like a rocky beach, trails etc. and any uneven surface so you can train and use your feet the way they are supposed to be used. Barefoot shoes aren't good for walking on concrete. They offer 0 support and there's 0 benefit from walking on such a flat, hard surface. I think some cushion can help a little bit. Either way, you should always look forward to walking on uneven surfaces.
I also think of getting toe socks so I can walk in them unshod on gravel etc.
Same here bro,my brother makes fun of me everytime I run 😂
Because,it is kinda related to the way you walk run or do some athletic movement like squatting
"OMG! Thank you so much! I had no idea there was a connection between the glutes, the knees, and flat feet. Now everything makes so much sense!"
💯 the body is one tightly integrated system working together. Nothing functions in total isolation. This is especially true in complex movements like walking and running.
Glad you found the video helpful 🙏😁
I didn't even know I have a flat fleet that explains why I can't run, walk or march in a long period.
Me neither it sucks
This video just explained the last two years of my life’s confusion on why it hurts when and after i run.
how did you fix it cause i cant even run for 30 minutes without limping?
@@noahgalvan1540 watch the video. Jeez.
You are like a hero for modern world (future) athletes/sportives
Thank you so much! While I could never take on such a title, my team and I are trying to disseminate the best information available and in the simplest possible way. We are so chuffed to hear that you are enjoying our content 🙏😁
@@barefootstrength your saying I can fixed my collapsed arch without surgery? Because with out my arch supposed sole’s.. my foot feels like it’s being stabbed when I run....
Thank you for the very helpful content and the super comprehensible videos. I especially appreciate the technical terminology being kept to a minimum.
Could you make a video on orthotics?
I get the theory but wearing them also disconnects you from the ground. You don't get input from the ground and you feel stiff while moving.
It seems to be a temporary aid for acute situations but not the solution.
My girlfriend has bad feet and she started wearing barefoot shoes. I was curious so I started wearing them too. Oh my goodness I feel 100x better when I train. When I run, lift weights, or even spend the day walking I wear barefoot shoes and my feet feel so much better. My toes have spread out and my arch was really flat but has risen up quite a bit. I’m fixing my posture now and doing my best to align myself but my golly, switching to barefoot shoes has helped me out a ton! Recommend it to everybody! Great content definitely subscribing! 😁
@@Ghost-hv7ru I use Altra shoes. you should check them out. They're not barefoot but they are zero drop shoes, which is like barefoot.
@@Ghost-hv7ru I personally use the vivobarefoot. My girlfriend does too. I have the primus lite II and my girlfriend has all of her barefoot shoes from vivo as well. I have a couple of Lems boots for work and those I highly recommend as well. They all have a wide toe box and are very comfy. Vivo In general has great shoes and they are also a sustainable company so if you want to save the environment and recycle, they’re amazing. My only issue is the price but I’d say they’re worth it
@@orhason6155 I don’t mind those but zero drop isn’t everything. I love the wide toe box because you feel comfortable and just overall fantastic. It doesn’t even feel like you’re wearing shoes most of the time and I can spend literally all day in them without wanting to take my shoes off.
Great information! I’ve had flat feet, and my hips are suffering. Thank you for this! 😊
I missed the part where what we should do. Avoid lifted heels - then buy the program. What’s I miss?
Its easy to fix. I just had my musclebound uncle bend my feet till they were curved. Then he tied a rope around them to make a permanent arch. After a week of this my feet are extremely arched. You should have seen me win my first 100 meter dash. Thanks again uncle Loui.
Can you elaborate more, how old you are, how long you have fix done? More details how? Thanks
@@EgidijusM just get your musclebound uncle to bend your feet and then tie them with a rope
Can you refer a video to this please?🥺
Bruh how did you do it explain to me
This is so fucking stupid hahaha
What a well put together video with reference points. Big thumbs up for your research.
By the time I get rid of my Plantar Fasciitis (which btw I have had for more years than I can remember) I will have my Doctorate in Plantar Fasciitis with cliff notes. hahaha
Thanks for sharing...
I've literally been in so much pain throughout my life. As a kid I would wake up screaming from pain in my knees :(
Sorry to hear that.
We are planning to do a whole educational series around knee pain and injury prevention later this year. Stay tuned for that :)
There is literally no pain until you start walking
I can’t take long walks as a kid like zoo of hiking my feet were hurting so bad
Could've been Osgood-Schlatter disease when the bones, muscles, and tendons grow at different rates
@@Babumoshai.. it's called varying severity. Just because you didn't experience it as bad, which you should be grateful for because we didn't all have it as good as you, doesn't mean that the person is lying or those symptoms don't exist. Flat feet have caused me excruciating pain throughout my whole lower body for very long. What the person explained is something I've had to deal with as well, and many people did too and still do. Fix your attitude and ignorance before invalidating somebody's struggle.
interesting video. my children have flat foot and have pain when they walk long. hence request to please provide some basic exercises to improve the flat feet which can benefit them. thank you
Great video. Thank you for sharing your research and tips.
So happy to hear you enjoyed it 🙏😊
I don't suppose you have a video that skips all the science and just gives me the fastest, most direct rundown of what needs to be done to work on fallen arches
Thank you so much for confirming it for me that I DONT have flat feet! I always felt so frustrated to see that my feet seemed to have what it takes to be arched, yet no physician/podiatrist, nor foot and ankle specialist was ever able to tell me why I had flat feet while, yet, I always left an arched-looking foot print on the ground, another person could always slide a paper under my arch while i stood barefoot, and wore out my shoes on the out step (supinate) rather than wearing them out on the instep (like when you primate). And what’s worse is that even when I told them these observations they would simply brush off my concerns and pretty much tell me to suck it up and wear inserts because “there’s no way of correcting this issue”. I even asked them if there was a way to strengthen the muscles of the feet, and they’d would immediately say NO. I wonder if these “doctors” have some secret business with the shoe insert companies! I don’t believe in conspiracy theories, but to see them constantly insist in the no existence of a solution other than inserts, makes it hard not to want to think of shady underground deals!
I understand. Custom orthotics are costly. 🤔
No fr. Also with knock knees. They literally just brush it off and say there's no cure 😐
@@harrietjohnson1930 exactly, and insurance companies always willing to pay for them!
@@Escalated401 exactly! You know what I’m talking about
My son is 3 and has this problem. Intuitively I knew it had to do with foot correcting shoes, but the entire muscle and joints that work with his mobility. I want to help him before he gets older. He trips over himself..I really want to know. The doctor gave him shoes that are suppose to help his foot, but I truly believe it is more than just the curve of his foot
Fix? I have 'fallen' arches. I am developmentally flat-footed, not congenitally flat-footed. I've been told by many doctors that the arch is ultimately supported by ligaments. And... ligaments are kinda like an elastic band. If you stretch it too far for too long a period of time it won't return to its original (shorter) length. My understanding is that you can't do that with any kind of exercise. It requires surgery, and there are a variety of surgeries I've heard about to deal with this issue. Not minor surgery, however. I believe what you're talking about is mitigating many of the adverse consequences of having fallen arches. I'm not sure I'd call that a 'fix', however. Once one stops doing the exercises, after some period of time the arches are just going to go back to whatever the ligaments will accommodate. Are you claiming that your exercises can restore the lost elasticity of the supporting ligaments and permanently shorten them up?
It really works. I don't have a flat foot. I can't believe it. I'm the first in Israel to be able to fix flat feet without surgery
I have moderate bunions, moderate flat feet, and moderate plantar fasciitis. I've been wearing wide "yoga foam" skechers now almost exclusively for almost a decade, and very supportive shoes, "strutz" support for the PF, and toe spacers for the bunions. My health has declined significantly because I cannot run or jump. It seems 4/5th of the recommended types of cardio make my feet hurt. But I cannot afford bunion surgery. This channel gives me hope, although I'm a bit reluctant. What should I start with first? Any way to get a consultation with you guys? Thanks
Christopher, I just myself got barefoot type shoes to start with. Not wearing to gym, but trying to wear when I’m just moving around. I’ve only had them 2 weeks and I feel a difference. I’m also stretching my toes and ankles and bending to stretch my hamstrings. I feel like it’s helping! And I plan on continuing! Please buy a cheap pair to start with! I’m so happy I saw channels like these so my stiff flat feet can start to heal!
I hope you have great success!
Action Plan:
- loosen calves
- strengthen foot and butt muscles
I’m flat footed, and have been affected by this my entire life. Being born and raised in Hawaii, I’ve been barefoot while inside the house as well as when I played outside. I’ve since then moved from Hawaii to California. Even in the mainland, we still predominantly are barefoot indoors; even going outside for minor tasks like check the mail, get something from the car, etc…barefoot.
I’ve come across these videos because UA-cam (Google) must have found out that I am suffering with bunions, so doing what the algorithm does, she goes, “hey, you might want to watch this…”. My bunion (predominantly on my left foot) is most likely caused by my flat footedness.
In my case, where flat footedness may be genetic issue, can this be corrected?
It can be corrected, contact a podiatrist. He or she may tell you the best fix for this issue.
Really. I have them too. I thought I was just cursed. I hate being born wrong
Great information. Thank you 😊 💓 ☺ 💗 💛 💖 😊 💓
I’m 12 years old with flat feet and whenever I play soccer or even run for a short amount of time my feet start to hurt. I wear insoles but that makes my feet hurt even more.
Yeah bro I'm tryna become a footballer but I just can't run my full speed with flat feet I'm going down hill in football and I need to fix this quickly
Imagine fixing this and getting an 15 prosent boost ong 😳
*Football
I have a flat feet but when I play football for a long time my feet doesn't start to hurt idk why
@Gauri Joshi - Nair same
When I was a kid, I just walk/run on barefoot. There no shoes at that time (198x-2000) in my country.
And now I think that is the reason why I have the flatfeet.
All of a sudden I feel arthritis level pains in my right foot after jamming some footy. Didn't get kicked or anything in fact it gradually got worse. I took a nap and afterwards it was worse. My toe feels swollen and if I try to move it in either direction it just invokes the pain. The pain on top of my foot feels like a swollen pulled muscle like how. At the same time it hurts even when I lightly touch it bro. Oh my Lord I pray to get this fixed. I wanna play BALL!!😅⚽️⚽️
I'm sorry I cant get over your name and profile picture 😭🤣! Muscle man freaks me out
This provides great info on the causes of flat feet. It provided no real guidance on how to fix it.
What would the recommended steps be if walking bare feet gets really uncomfortable? Gotta stand for hours a day, and I couldn't fathom doing that without a cushioned, supported shoe arch
Though I don't have to stand for hours, I understand the punishment of a hard surface on the feet (or perhaps not the strongest of feet). What I find best is alternating between footware options during the day and perhaps removing shoes to stretch and relax feet while put up and at rest. All that said, I never thought I could walk longer distances without my high-end gel runners, yet now find I go quite well in a pair of sport sandals, like Merrell.... all are arched mind you, though the sandal, less so.
Perfect explaination 👌
I'm 25 and waiting on Xrays for my feet and for custom Orthotics. My podiatrist gave my the opposite advice and suggested NEVER walking barefoot. Do you think that's a general rule or one that can be specific to the severity of flatfeet?
Same! I got a flare of plantar fasciitis and fixed it within 3 days but no longer walking barefoot on hardwood floor and massaging my feet and rolling it with a cold water bottle. I sometimes have feet pain and put on my slides and they already feel better.
I wonder if wearing the orthotics for support and comfort, combined with going barefoot for strengthening could be a solution for you. (podiatrists, imo, offer advice to support their industry, ie.. custom orthotics) dunno, but you can experiment...
I have severe flat foot which caused my body to be out of alignment. I was told both of my foot need surgery. I am 47 no family help in that area. I have fallen a few times. My knees are a grade 4, legs and back issues. I tried to use my treadmill a few days ago and I pulled a hamstring. I do believe its because of my feet. Is there help for people like me without surgery?
You explained like every problem I have. Tight ankles, extremely tight calves, weak glutes... yeah I hurt all the time... and I miss running!
Same
Are you okay now?
🙄 I hate it so much I used to run cross country now running is just the worst thing ever now
Hi, so I have flat feet, but another question is REALLY really important to me: how to deal with the cold? 🥶🦶🏽
My hands and feets can get extremely COLD very easy. I know it might be a problem of the blood circulation.
But in the meanwhile, how can the barefoot shoes keep the feet warm?
If you can please answer this question 🙏🏼
Some of blood vessels are bulging out like buds in my foot
Watch this vid ua-cam.com/video/MaVAsuwYacE/v-deo.html and your problems will get better quickly, but do the exercises EVERY DAY, believe me its worth it and not time consuming at all.
I jumped into barefoot shoes too fast and now I have injured my posterior tibial muscle / tendon. Isn't that the same thing as a fallen arch? If I go without shoes right now, I'm in a world of pain. I'm surprised that was one of your tips for recovering from fallen arch.
Bottom line - he wants you to buy “their program.” The scanty info here may make some sense to some informed ppl, but for the majority - it’s useless unless they buy “their program”
The cause was brilliantly explained for the lay viewer, but you failed to mention HOW TO FIX flat feet, the very reason why I and many other clicked on the title
I had messed up legs when I was born. Then I have extremely flat feet. I can't go for hours standing up. Now my ankle hurts so I wear a brace, I wear orthotics from roadrunner everyday. I'm not sure if it's Genetics or my muscles that are not working. all I want is to not have pain on my feet away.
Brilliant explanation
My feet so flat to the point where I’m just thankful to have feet. The problem is affecting all my bones in my body. My next step is a pain doctor for meds and therapy
what an amazing video. Explained with style.
Some people do not develop flat feet. They are born with loose ligaments and tendons and never ever had arches and never developed them even after exercises, support, shoe modifications or any other intervention. Four generations of my family have extreme flat feet and very pronated ankles.
So much informative thanks
Fascinating. Thanks for the clear presentation and great info.
I’m scheduled to have foot surgery in a month to fix my flat feet and wondering if this will solve it.
I've had flat feet since birth. And now I'm 16 year old.
Same bro. Same 😞
@@blazingbones7 plz tell,any problems occur
@@LELOUCH101 u will hv problem to maintain balance and some times ur leg will pain insanely if ur below 18,it happened to me (i hv flat feet since birth)
Same I'm 19 now and I run in the mornings and sometimes when I'm done I'll get a sharp pain a few hrs later when I'm walking
@@matthewricketts7183 omg same!! Even when I do squats my knees bend in which is so wrong ig
I have a flat left foot and this makes a lot of sense now that I'm going to the gym, my left knee tends to rotate inwards when doing squats and I have some pain on the inside side of the knee
Thank you for this valuable information and help!!!!
This stuff opened my eyes, I thought it was natural...
Me too
Nice explanation about flat feet and arches. Sir I am from India Mumbai 72 age and for the last 3 months experiencing flat feet as diagnose by doctor.
I am feeling something padee type thing in my both feet and I feel no pain but feel uncomfortable while walking which again create burning sensation after 15 to 20 minutes.
Can u please guide me sone good exercise thru ur Good Expertise.
Hope u will sure help me in my above problem.
Doctor says there is no medicine.
Regards
I just saw some shoe brand called “Kinis” but they are on a completely different level of barefoot it seems. They are basically socks with soles. It would be super interesting to see a review on these!
Thanks for your comment. They do look interesting... will look into getting a pair to test out. There are also “skinners” barefoot shoe/socks which I’ve tested out in the past. Pretty cool products... will probably do a review on them in the future ;)
Would u do weighted squats with or without shoes?
My feet are so flat! They look like pancakes, or Tortillas. 😂😂😂 My arches divorced me when I was 12.
The same issue with me
You make some fantastic content, thank you for this! I've always had flat feet. I've also always been knock kneed. I never imagined I could correct these issues with strengthening and mindfulness.
How is it know?
Thanks for the explanation. Have you ever seen flat feet causing osteochondrosis dissecans in the knee? Based on your explanation I think it could be a possible cause, considering the outside of the knee gets stressed more due to the foot collapsing. Also in your experience is it still possible to fix this issue at 40 years old?
Never too late. I fixed my flat feet at 35-40. Nothing is too late unless you’re already in the grave. The sooner the better but better later than never also.
@@YaH_Gives_Wisdom Ok then tell me how did you fix it. If you don't answer then you're just a liar.
You need to stretch & strengthen the muscles on the front (shin) & back (calf) of your foot. Weak muscles actually contract to become shorter & that's how they deal with being weak. Think of a rubberband, if you make it shorter, it seems stronger. Either way, your shins/calves muscles are tighter because they're weak &/or havnt been stretched in a long time. This results in them pulling on the foot incorrectly & then the shape of it is distorted, the arch does form because the toes & heal are being pulled up by tight muscles.
Also there is the footwear itself which restricts the proper function of the foot. Sneakers with raised heels artificially make your foot roll & the foot loses this function. Also the tight toe boxes on most shoes prevent you to fully rotate from the hell unto the toes.
Basically I would do 2 things, get yourself 0 shoes/sneakers. These have the sole perfectly flat where they dont raise the rear of the foot & the toe boxes are wide so your toes have space to spread out & function properly when you walk. You want to simulate bare feet walking on grass/beach. Second, stretch & strengthen your shin & calf muscle, the lower portion of your leg. Your ankle has very limited motion & your stride is off.
Thank you. Very informative.
Have always had high arches, broke my ankle 8 years ago and have had problems ever since and a fallen arch. Will I be able to improve this with exercise, or is it too little too late? Have really bad plantar fasciitis currently and Achilles tendinitis
Watch this vid ua-cam.com/video/MaVAsuwYacE/v-deo.html and your problems will get better quickly, but do the exercises EVERY DAY, believe me its worth it and not time consuming at all. Im not a proffesional so care with because of ypur feet condition, but you should be able to do these excercises
EXCERCISE will NEVER ever change anatomy NEVER
My son has always had flat feet and ankles that turn inward. He is 2.5 years old. Should I try to fix this in any way? It’s very pronounced
We are all born with flat feet. The foot arches develop by the age of around 6. However, if the arches fail to develop properly by that age, it may be a sign that there were certain lifestyle factors in place at the time which were not conducive for proper foot development. For example, there are studies which show that when children spend the majority of their time wearing shoes before the age of 6, they have a significantly greater chance of having flat feet in life comparatively to those who were predominantly barefoot.
Despite all this, the foot arches can still be stimulated and developed later in life using the steps presented in this video.
I’m not sure that I can talk because I’m 14, however this is very painful when exercising. I suggest trying to correct it early on, or at least that’s what I over hear my parents saying.
go to a pediatrician for their insight
I am Orthotist from the Philippines ,all of us are born flat feet up to 3yr old and from 3yrs old the foot arch are starting to develop There are cases that don't developed, , Normally I put customized Arch support or insoles .
Arch support has to be put inside the shoe..
Confused , so do not wear arch support shoes ? My work boots kill my feet , I put in arch support pads ...now I can work all day pain free. Is this only making my situation worse ?
Idk how but I was talking about flat feet with my friend on a call and boom, in the recommended
UA-cam is spying on us fellas
Your phone actually does listen to you, you can notice it on safari too, it listens to you to “give you search recommendations” but imo thats kinda shady. Like for example if you were talking about dog food, and you go on safari it will probably have dog food recommended search
Yes dear good foot wear is required
I've been useing wide shoes or vibrams walking an building up on runs.. My left foot is spreading and now aches and is now getting to widen for normal running trainers 😂🤦♀️
Hi! Great video! Due to an old(11 yrs) ankle injury, I cannot do 'short-foot' at all with my left foot. Im quite limited on my uninjured side, anyway. The only way I can get slightly clise to mindfully shortening my left foot is to attempt to push my lateral malleolus outwards, whilst my weight is on my foot/feet, would you say this is the correct way to start initiating the exercise?
Some are genetic. My dad has a flat feets as well as my younger sister who is 26 now.
Exactly, I spend most of my childhood outdoors and barefoot, but I have extremely flat feet
My father is in defence but still I have flat foot
My dad mom sister have perfectly fine arches, then theres me, im the only one training as well lol
My moms feet are flat but shes never had any problems because of it
@@lxcvst7527 Most people don't have issues with flat feet, and it's not fixable without surgery; this guy is just trying to sell his program.
understood the theory- but please offer solutions!
Anyone bought the program, applied it and fix flat feet?
I'm here cause I got a habit of standing in on my feet then eventually developed a arch problem. A way I tried to fix this was install my arch pads in every shoe I wear and standing up straight. I'm still young which means as I continue standing up straight. I'll soon grow and my arch will grow back into place. Just to be clear im only 15
I had the same condition when I was young so many people in my family gave me an advice on how to correct my flat feet,but only my grandfather's advice worked,which he told me to walk on a pipe for 30 minutes on each leg after I repeated them constantly I managed to correct my arch,I am 20 years old now still don't have enough arch on my left foot,..
thank you excellent help how about walking shoes for foot that have an arch for woman , could you recommend please
Thank you for your feedback 😁 Well, barefoot shoes assist the feet in developing naturally, so that ones foot arches can support themselves, without the need of artificial support. You can learn more about the differences between regular shoes and barefoot shoes here: ua-cam.com/video/cydzD2uNxao/v-deo.html
I wish I found this info 13 yrs ago. I have been dealing with problem for far too long. It has affected my career, personal fitness and ability to run. When running or skipping, pain goes from the soles of my feet up through the calf muscle. Its unbearable. Insoles are a good help though.