We sometimes consider our body parts to be independent entities, each with its own function. The truth is that everything in our bodies is interconnected, and a problem with one system, such as the foot, can cause discomfort and stiffness in other systems, such as the hips.

 

If you have a foot condition, such as pronation or bunions, it will affect how you walk. Your muscles and tendons attempt to compensate for the injured or painful sections of your body. These shifts can lead to bad walking and running habits, which can lead to more stress and hip pain.

 

This article will go through the most prevalent causes of hip pain and how foot function affects hip injuries.

 

Problems with the Feet

If you have foot difficulties, it can affect your posture and cause you to adjust your walking habits. This shift puts additional strain on your joints and hips, perhaps causing or exacerbating hip problems. This pain can make it difficult to exercise or cause joint pain in general. The following are some instances of foot issues that might influence your posture and cause hip pain:

 

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that affects the soles of the feet.

Plantar Fasciitis is a disorder in which the tissue band on the bottom of your foot that links your heel to your toes gets inflamed. It can make walking and running difficult by causing heel and arch pain.

 

Numbness or Nerve Pain

Bunions, also known as bunionettes, are bony bumps that occur on the big toe’s joint when your foot bones shift out of place.

 

Pronation

The natural movement of your foot when you walk is known as pronation. Every step you take with pronation causes your ankle and foot to move inward and down, putting extra strain on your first and second toes. As your body tries to compensate for the shift, your foot tightens and exerts pressure on your entire body. Your shin is affected by your stiff foot, which then flows up to your knee and into your hip flexors.

 

Supination

When you walk, supination occurs when your foot and ankle roll too far to the outside. Supination shifts the weight from your big toe to your outside foot and little toes, rather than your big toe. This movement can cause additional tension on your foot and hip pain over time.

 

Common Hip Problems

The powerhouse of your body is your hips. When you walk or run, they support your weight as the largest joint in your body. The cartilage in the hip socket can wear down through time and use, causing issues. Hip discomfort can also be caused by misalignment and poor walking or running posture.

 

Hip discomfort can be caused by traumas or diseases such as arthritis or cancer. Bursitis, which is caused by joint inflammation in the hip socket, can produce pain on the outside of the thighs. On the inner of the thighs, you can feel arthritis pain.

 

What Can Custom Orthotics Do For You?

Custom orthotics may be able to improve your foot function and minimize your hip pain if you have hip discomfort caused by foot or ankle issues. Custom orthotics will correct your foot and provide support for your foot and ankle, preventing pronation and supination. Custom orthotics also aid control and balance by providing stability.

 

Wearing specifically made supportive shoes for your foot condition, as well as a custom orthotic, are other hip pain solutions.

 

If you have questions about how custom orthotics can help with hip discomfort, schedule an appointment with your podiatrist or a trained physiotherapist.

 

When it comes to your health and medical concerns, orthotics can help ease pain, alleviate discomfort that home cures or pharmaceuticals alone may not be able to alleviate, and alleviate discomfort caused by flat feet or pinched nerves.

 

If you decide that orthotics are correct for you, our experts at IDEASTEP Orthotics will be pleased to assist you in finding the highest quality orthotic shoes, custom orthotics, and custom inserts.