Are you suffering from flat feet? Don’t worry, you’re in good company. This is a fairly common issue Americans face, and it can be treated in a few different ways.

Dr. Kamran Jamshidiniastrives to provide people who are suffering from flat feet with various options to correct the problem and reduce discomfort.

Here are a few surprising facts about flatfoot that will help you get more familiar with the condition.

1.       People with flatfoot can have an extra bone that most other people do not have.

Some people may be born with an extra bone or cartilage referred to as the Accessory Navicular Bone. This extra bone is located on the inner side of the foot above the arch, and your doctor may remove it to treat flatfoot during childhood, or even post-childhood since this does not affect the bone structure of the foot.

2.       You can develop flatfoot at any point in life.

Your feet are not immune to the stress and signs of ageing. Your arch can collapse over time as your tendons become damaged through wear and tear. Inflammation and tears in the posterior tibia tendon can also cause the arch to collapse, resulting in flatfoot.

3.       Flatfoot pain can affect your legs, knees and lower back.

It’s recommended you consult with a doctor if you suffer from flat feet and are constantly having pain in your legs, knees and lower back. The condition can result in increased pain and difficulty during certain activities, such as running or standing for extended periods of time.

4.       Infants and toddlers have flat feet.

Young children have flat feet as their posterior tibia tendon develops. However, improper growth of this tendon during adolescence can result in a lifetime of flat feet.

5.       Your footprint can help determine if you have flat feet.

Dr. Jamshidinia can help determine if you suffer from flat feet. He will conduct various tests to diagnose the condition, including the ‘water test.’ Dr.Jamshidiniawill analyze your footprint after soaking your feet in water to determine if yours classifies as flatfoot.

Contact Dr. Kamran Jamsidinia’s office today to schedule your routine flatfoot screening, or learn more about the condition on his website.