Many patients I see at the clinic present with knee pain, hip discomfort, or lower back strain without initially connecting these symptoms to their feet. A common scenario involves people who stand or walk on hard surfaces for extended periods — such as those working in warehouses or retail environments — where pes planus (flat feet) places sustained abnormal load through the subtalar and talonavicular joints, gradually transferring stress up the kinetic chain.
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