Understanding the Connection Between Your Arches and Your Spine
Considering what we put our feet through every day, it’s no wonder they can cause back pain.
Your feet carry you all over the Round Rock and Pflugerville area, supporting every body type and size. Yet we squeeze them into narrow shoes, lift them onto high heels, and march them across hard surfaces — then wonder why our backs ache!
From bunions and blisters to calluses and plantar fasciitis, our feet endure a lot. But what most people don’t realize is that problems in your feet can quietly throw off your body’s balance, eventually leading to lower back pain.
🦶 The Hidden Role of Your Arches
The arches of your feet are designed like built-in shock absorbers — strong, flexible, and essential for balance. When arches collapse or flatten (a condition known as fallen arches or flat feet), the body must work harder to maintain alignment.
This constant strain can travel upward, affecting your knees, hips, and lower back. Over time, this imbalance can cause pain, stiffness, and fatigue that even the best mattress or massage can’t fix.
👣 How Orthotics Can Help
Custom-made foot orthotics can restore the natural form and function of your feet, helping to realign your body from the ground up. Quality orthotics are molded to your individual feet — and it’s important that this is done while you’re standing, not sitting, to capture your true weight-bearing position.
The right orthotics can help relieve pressure, improve posture, and even reduce recurring low back pain.
đź§ Chiropractic + Foot Support = Whole-Body Balance
While orthotics can support your foundation, your spine still needs proper alignment to function its best. That’s where chiropractic care comes in.
At Body Traxx Chiropractic in Pflugerville, Dr. Jeffrey G. Boerger helps patients address not just the symptoms — but the structural causes of back pain. Combining chiropractic adjustments with proper foot support creates a stable, balanced body that moves as it should.
If your feet are affecting your back, it’s time to get both checked. Walk in today — no appointment needed.
📍 Body Traxx Chiropractic
1010 Old Austin-Hutto Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660
📞 512-647-8424
Walk-in Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 AM–7 PM • Saturday 10 AM–2 PM