Common
Foot Conditions
Excess/ Over Pronation
One of the most common causes of foot and leg discomfort is
a condition known as excessive/ over pronation. Normal pronation,
or "turning inward" of the foot is necessary as
the foot adapts to the ground. With excessive pronation/ over
pronation, the arch flattens, collapses, and soft tissues
stretch. This causes the joint surfaces to function at unnatural
angles to each other. When this happens, joints that should
be stable now become very loose and flexible.
At
first, excess pronation may cause fatigue. As the problem
gets worse, strain on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments
of the foot and lower leg can cause permanent problems and
deformities.
