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.
@@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.
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
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 .
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
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.
@@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
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!
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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
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...
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.
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??
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?
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.
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
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
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”
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.
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.
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...
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....
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.
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.
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’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
@@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)
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.
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 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
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 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
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.
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 ?
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 😂🤦♀️
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?
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!
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 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.
All babies have flat feet. Arches form during early childhood. If arches don't develop - or they collapse later in life (fallen arches) - flat feet can cause pain and affect walking.
My arch actually goes out and away from my foot haha even raising my foot off the ground it stays flat. It can be extremely painful and inconvenient but there are worse things to have!
Just a heads up for anyone reading the comments: this video shows you the WHY it does not teach you HOW. It’s an advertisement for their program which will teach you how.
Great video. You mentioned 40% of the US population is suffering from flat feet or a collapsed arch. Now, about 80% of the Amrican population obese and fat. Half of the problems with the arch won't be fixed until they fix their body weight and shape. Spot fixing is hard as long as the foundation is non optimal
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..
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
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,..
My right foot has all these problems but my left is chillin Whenever I run my right foot is always in pain that makes me want to stop but my left foot feels like it’s not even being used
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 🙏🏼
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 ;)
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.
I have very flat feet but am able to perform at a high intensity in sports. However, I sometimes experience pain in my feet. Is this the beginning of a larger issue, or could I continue doing sports without any special treatment? Thanks!
i used to be in your position but i never bothered helping my flat feet and they got worse and hurt so badly after excercise so i’d highly recommend doing excercies to help fix your flat feet now before it worsens
@@timmynaan9337 thank you so much! I’ve been kinda worried about my feet for a while. Also, how did it worsen? Just curious, because I think my feet are already as flat as they can get (I can’t fit any sort of object underneath my “arch”).
Why on earth was I told flat feet were just a hereditary foot type -_- Also, I rarely ever wore or wear shoes and have had flat feet my whole life. My entire family does too. Im talking mom, dad, aunts and uncles on both sides. I’m so confused.
Bunions are also taken as a sign of ill-fitting shoes; crushing the toes together and creating these damaging and foot-altering bunions that reduce balance and stability. However, they can also be genetic and therefore shoes merely exacerbate a predisposition. Your flat-footedness sounds genetic as well, thus you're already at a disadvantage though perhaps that's all the more reason to pursue arch strengthening exercises and use barefoot shoes in order to overcome that which your genetics has burdened you with. In all demographics there exists the nth% that seem to have all the traits of something that is exemplified by negative connotations. But don't feel disheartened, that just makes you a perfect example that sometimes it's our genetics we are fighting against, not just the footwear or clothing additions that modify how our bodies perform...
Dude my both feet were pronated and my left foot is slightly overpronated and this combination will ruined my entire lower body shape like knee valgus uneven hips and I tried lots of exercises for strengthen arch and glutes from past 6 months they don't give any permanent result . And I consult lots of doctors but no one improve my legs and finally I conclude that if your ankles were weak whatever exercises you do for your fallen arch they're never gonna be correct and finally I started strengthen my ankles from past 1weak believe me I observed tremendous changes in my leg 😊
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
Flat feet are literally the worst. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have taken their own lives due to the constant, unbearable pain caused by them. Having flat feet and the pain that comes with it often makes me regret the day I was born.
As somebody with literally zero foot arch and flat foot complications: Bro, WTF? Suicide? Regret the day you were born? NGL either you're one of the most privileged people alive or you've got significantly bigger problems that being flat footed. Please seek help
@@RevengeOfIjapa bro is not only the pain. ur body deforms, people laugh at u at the street. all i have left is making my mom proud, then, i will finally rest.
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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.
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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’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
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.
I don't even know if I'm breathing right.
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Hahaha, there is a right way to do everything now days xD
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
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Simp,son?????
I can so relate.
hilarious, lol
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 😭
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
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 .
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
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.
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 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
@@kentsatcher865 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
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!
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
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.
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'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
Bruh I wanna know how to fix my feet not the science of how it began
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.
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
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...
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.
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??
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?
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?
Action Plan:
- loosen calves
- strengthen foot and butt muscles
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
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
Im a massage therapist and
I love your articulation along with the knowledge you have
Awesome vid.👍
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
Great video. Thank you for sharing your research and tips.
So happy to hear you enjoyed it 🙏😊
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”
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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....
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.
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
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’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
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
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
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.
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 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
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
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?
This stuff opened my eyes, I thought it was natural...
Me too
This provides great info on the causes of flat feet. It provided no real guidance on how to fix it.
My feet are so flat! They look like pancakes, or Tortillas. 😂😂😂 My arches divorced me when I was 12.
The same issue with me
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
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.
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 ?
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 😂🤦♀️
Yes dear good foot wear is required
Fascinating. Thanks for the clear presentation and great info.
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?
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 was number one on my track team in high school and was able to run upwards of 20 miles an hour
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
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.
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.
Great information. Thank you 😊 💓 ☺ 💗 💛 💖 😊 💓
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
All babies have flat feet. Arches form during early childhood. If arches don't develop - or they collapse later in life (fallen arches) - flat feet can cause pain and affect walking.
My arch actually goes out and away from my foot haha even raising my foot off the ground it stays flat. It can be extremely painful and inconvenient but there are worse things to have!
Just a heads up for anyone reading the comments: this video shows you the WHY it does not teach you HOW. It’s an advertisement for their program which will teach you how.
Feet care is vitality and importent medium arch medium high arch
My feet hurt so bad after a day of work, if i try and go to the toilet in the eve i can’t even walk that’s how bad it hurts😩
Mine too. I’m 22 with a cane 😔
@@Kinsyy98 i currently use special soles they work very good
Great video.
You mentioned 40% of the US population is suffering from flat feet or a collapsed arch.
Now, about 80% of the Amrican population obese and fat. Half of the problems with the arch won't be fixed until they fix their body weight and shape. Spot fixing is hard as long as the foundation is non optimal
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..
Perfect explaination 👌
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
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,..
My right foot has all these problems but my left is chillin
Whenever I run my right foot is always in pain that makes me want to stop but my left foot feels like it’s not even being used
Thank you. Very informative.
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 🙏🏼
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 ;)
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.
But what if you were born with them?
Thank you
I have very flat feet but am able to perform at a high intensity in sports. However, I sometimes experience pain in my feet. Is this the beginning of a larger issue, or could I continue doing sports without any special treatment? Thanks!
i used to be in your position but i never bothered helping my flat feet and they got worse and hurt so badly after excercise so i’d highly recommend doing excercies to help fix your flat feet now before it worsens
@@timmynaan9337 thank you so much! I’ve been kinda worried about my feet for a while. Also, how did it worsen? Just curious, because I think my feet are already as flat as they can get (I can’t fit any sort of object underneath my “arch”).
@@maxxwu3577 worsen as in getting more PF pain I assume
I’m scheduled to have foot surgery in a month to fix my flat feet and wondering if this will solve it.
Why on earth was I told flat feet were just a hereditary foot type -_-
Also, I rarely ever wore or wear shoes and have had flat feet my whole life. My entire family does too. Im talking mom, dad, aunts and uncles on both sides. I’m so confused.
Bunions are also taken as a sign of ill-fitting shoes; crushing the toes together and creating these damaging and foot-altering bunions that reduce balance and stability.
However, they can also be genetic and therefore shoes merely exacerbate a predisposition.
Your flat-footedness sounds genetic as well, thus you're already at a disadvantage though perhaps that's all the more reason to pursue arch strengthening exercises and use barefoot shoes in order to overcome that which your genetics has burdened you with.
In all demographics there exists the nth% that seem to have all the traits of something that is exemplified by negative connotations. But don't feel disheartened, that just makes you a perfect example that sometimes it's our genetics we are fighting against, not just the footwear or clothing additions that modify how our bodies perform...
I got my flat feet from my dad's side of the family.
Brilliant explanation
Dude my both feet were pronated and my left foot is slightly overpronated and this combination will ruined my entire lower body shape like knee valgus uneven hips and I tried lots of exercises for strengthen arch and glutes from past 6 months they don't give any permanent result . And I consult lots of doctors but no one improve my legs and finally I conclude that if your ankles were weak whatever exercises you do for your fallen arch they're never gonna be correct and finally I started strengthen my ankles from past 1weak believe me I observed tremendous changes in my leg 😊
Excellent work, I’m so glad to hear that you are finally seeing positive results! Keep it up! And keep us updated on your future progress.
great info , what ankle exercises are you doing and videos i can look up?
@@mrwoody6634 strength side youtube channel
Walk bare foot daily it will solve all your problems
@@mosinanson3215 started to walk bare foot on treadmill last few days ill see how it goes thanks.
what an amazing video. Explained with style.
Lift shoes are comfortable than flat one.
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
So much informative thanks
My mates said it looks like I shat my shorts everytime I run on the pitch
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Barefoot shoes saved my feet. Planter fasciitis sucks.
Flat feet are literally the worst. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have taken their own lives due to the constant, unbearable pain caused by them. Having flat feet and the pain that comes with it often makes me regret the day I was born.
As somebody with literally zero foot arch and flat foot complications:
Bro, WTF? Suicide? Regret the day you were born?
NGL either you're one of the most privileged people alive or you've got significantly bigger problems that being flat footed.
Please seek help
@@RevengeOfIjapa why do you have to be so harsh? Even if you think they're over exaggerating you could just move on.
@@RevengeOfIjapa bro is not only the pain. ur body deforms, people laugh at u at the street. all i have left is making my mom proud, then, i will finally rest.
brilliant