Can work boots be the cause of back pain
It is possible that wearing work boots all day may create extra pressure on the back.
The best way to avoid injury is to wear better shoes for longer periods of time. For example, simply taking your shoes off after a few hours can help alleviate any pain you have in the bony parts of your feet. By doing this, you are distributing the weight more evenly across other points within your shoe so that it doesn’t accumulate primarily at one side of the heel or just about an inch down from where your foot bends – this can cause imbalance and strain in different areas of the body which over time may lead to problems with joints, muscles, nerve endings etc.
What are the symptoms of back pain caused by work boots
The majority of back pain that results from work boots stems from incorrect or excessive bending throughout the course of the day. If you’re wearing cowboy boots, they may be more rigid and cause some extra pressure on your shins while walking. This is likely to lead to some form of irritation in the lower half of your back and can easily exacerbate any number of preexisting conditions.
The solution is simple: buy a size up so that there’s enough room for movement and select a style with soles made out of more flexible qualities. Cowboy-style boots tend to come with metal toes, but many new models are available with rubber overloads that allow for free range motion around the arch area
How to prevent back pain from happening in the first place
It is possible that an uncomfortable, ill-fitting pair of boots or shoes can be a cause of back pain. So if you routinely stand for hours at a time and use your feet, there’s a chance bad footwear might be causing your back discomfort.
Invest in comfortable, well-cushioned work boots (or better yet the new 100% memory foam soled safety boots) and see if that helps to take the pressure off your spine. If it does not, consider an alternative such as wedges, orthopedic insoles/shoe inserts or even barefooting– whatever floats your boat!
Why you should get your feet measured before buying new shoes, including how to do it properly
Boots and shoes that are too big for the feet can exacerbate any back or other problems because there is more pressure on joints. Even if you have a pair of shoes that fit properly, it’s still important to put your feet up every day so they stay healthy.
Boots and shoes that are too big for the feet can exacerbate any back or other problems because there is more pressure on the joints. In fact, bad footwear has been blamed as a possible cause of plantar fasciitis – an inflammation of the tissue connecting your heel bone to your toes – where pain occurs mainly in the heel area near a person’s arch when taking a step.
Tips for finding shoes that fit well and don’t cause any discomfort
Invest in a good pair of dress shoes that will last. It takes time to break in leather and suede, and we want you to be comfortable! I’ve heard many customers say “for me, it’s always about the journey.” We get it. But look at it this way – if you invest in breaking in your shoes instead of buying new ones every year or so, your $200-$400 might be able to cover more than one purchase down the line because they won’t need replacing as often. Now that’s a win-win!
Footwear tips for preventing foot problems like bunions or hammertoes
It’s odd why footwear would cause back pain if it has anything to do with the feet. If someone is having pain in their lower back, this could be for a variety of reasons and not just because they’re wearing certain shoes. EXCEPT! If we’re talking about steel-toe workboots or other heavy-duty shoes and boots, then these can exacerbate foot problems like bunions and hammertoes as well as hampering circulation in the feet and legs. The reason? These styles have rigid toes boxes which can constrict your foot from wiggling freely from side to side AND all different types of aggressive treads which will dig into the soles of your foot
Conclusion
Work boots can cause back pain, as they have been said to lead to lumbar spinal instability. Work boots are not as conducive as normal shoes, as the elevated heel provides unnatural forward pelvic thrusting and prolonged standing causes muscular fatigue in the thigh muscles.
Theoretically, a boot should glide smoothly over terrain due to its reduced contact area with the ground. The reduced contact area would decrease friction and subsequently decrease exertion of energy on thick soles that might lift a heavier load off of thinner soles. However, the extra weight from work wear puts more pressure on your feet and this strain could also affect hips or ankles potentially leading to back pain. In other words, wearing uncomfortable footwear for long periods of time
