Has anyone ever told you, you overpronate when you walk or run?
Perhaps you heard this from a coach, a friend, or a family member. Maybe you've already suffered foot and ankle problems resulting from this condition.
What is Overpronation?
When we walk or run, we all pronate. The arch goes down as your hips go in. It's a natural part of moving. It's the inward rolling movement of the foot as it propels forward. It helps us absorb shock and maintain our balance.
When our feet roll in too much, that's overpronation. The arch of our foot flattens out more than it should, putting a lot of stress on our muscles, tendons, and ligaments in our feet and our legs.
That's why people who walk or run frequently are more prone to having foot and ankle and other physical problems like knee, hip, and even lower back pain.
