Poorly fitting athletic shoes can hurt
your stride and therefore your spine. This information
was reported in a Dec. 6, 2005 release appearing on
PRNewswire. According to the American Chiropractic Association
(ACA), footwear plays an important role in the functional
biomechanics of the human body.
The article also reports that improperly-fitting shoes
can do more than hurt a runner's stride, they can upset
a person's overall biomechanics and lead to pain throughout
the body. Dr. Jeffery Solomon, president of the ACA's
Council on Sports Injuries & Physical Fitness noted,
"Your feet are the foundation of your body, and
if they are not properly supported you can have problems
anywhere from the bottom of your feet up through your
neck."
The article posted several tips to consider before a
runner should purchase their next pair of running shoes.
These are:
Be sure to match the right shoe to the right activity.
If possible, purchase running shoes from a specialty
store or from someone knowledgeable about matching
the correct type of running shoes to your foot type
and stride pattern.
Select shoes with adequate cushioning in the soles,
which helps absorb the shock of your feet hitting
the ground. Cushioning is especially
important when running on hard surfaces, such as pavement
or sidewalks.
Check for adequate room at the widest part of your
foot. The shoe shouldn't be tight, but your foot shouldn't
slide around, either.
Consider custom made orthotic insoles. Orthotics can
address structural abnormalities in the feet and the
resultant biomechanical faults.
Poorly fitting athletic shoes can hurt
your stride and therefore your spine. This information
was reported in a Dec. 6, 2005 release appearing on
PRNewswire. According to the American Chiropractic Association
(ACA), footwear plays an important role in the functional
biomechanics of the human body.