Toronto Podiatrist Chris Hastings and Chiropodist Laura Desjardins are experts when it comes to treating hip and knee pain. That’s at least partially because they know how the feet can affect other areas of the body. First and foremost, it’s important to understand your hips and knees are some of the biggest joints you have.
They are responsible for making sure that your weight is evenly distributed and supported as you walk. Some of the most common types of lower back and hip pain as well as sore knees can be attributed to your feet.
Here’s how:
- If your feet aren’t in exact alignment with your knees, you could be looking at trouble. A condition called over pronation occurs when your leg rotates out of alignment because of a problem with your feet. That’s why it’s important to consider getting gait correction treatment from a qualified professional before this becomes an issue.
- There’s another common condition called runners knee which is actually more of a pain in your kneecap area. Flat feet can make this issue worse and more painful than it would be otherwise.
Chris Hastings understands that some of the hip and knee pain that you can go through is the result of sports injuries. That’s why he has a team of his own that includes Laura Desjardins. She brings a bevy of experience to his Toronto podiatry clinic and has a background in athletics that suits many of their combined patients. She understands pathology connections and assesses if muscle weaknesses are also contributing to this condition.
Most knee pain can be alleviated with conservative care and proper foot support. More severe cases should be ruled out by diagnostic imaging. Making sure that any corrections including orthotics are properly fitted to best advantage is one of the cornerstones of Chris Hasting’s Toronto podiatry practice.
It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on any poor posture that you might be experiencing since this can lead to hip and knee problems. There are a variety of different foot problems that can lead to irregularity in the way you walk and cause these issues.
In some cases, even bunions can be a problem if they aren’t properly looked after. Keeping on top of any issues that can cause bigger cascading problems is a priority. Proper footwear is one of the ways to be proactive and even orthotic insoles can make a big difference where hip and knee pain is concerned.
