Did you know that the shoes you wear can have an impact on your spine? Your footwear plays a critical role in posture, balance, and spinal alignment. Here’s how footwear can impact your spine alignment:

• Flat Shoes and Lack of Support: Flat shoes tend to offer little or no support for your feet. While they may feel comfortable at first, flat shoes provide inadequate cushioning for your feet. As a result, your arches collapse slightly with each step causing pain and misalignment in your ankles, knees, hips, and spine.
• High Heels and Spine Misalignment: High heels may look stylish, but can cause lots of problems for your spine and ruin your posture. When you wear heels, your body tends to lean forward more to maintain balance which can cause your lower back to arch more. This can put pressure on your spine and cause pain.
• Supportive and Orthopaedic Footwear: Supportive footwear is designed with arch support, conditioning, and stability which helps you to maintain proper spine alignment. These shoes help to distribute weight evenly between your feet, relieving pressure on your spine.