Chronic foot pain is often regarded as a problem restricted to one specific area of the body. However, once our feet begin to hurt, we tend to shift our weight to alleviate that discomfort, altering the body’s mechanics and throwing our posture out of balance. As this compensation continues over time, it becomes a major reason for straining areas such as the knees and hips, leading to further pain and dysfunction.

Dr Sagar Rakesh Tyagi, Nivaan Interventional Pain and Regenerative Medicine Clinic, explains five ways in which foot pain affects posture and joint health and how this chain can be broken before it completely takes over the body.

1. Altered Weight Distribution Wreaks Havoc on Knee Alignment

When you experience discomfort in your feet, you naturally shift your weight to minimis

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