Feet are the Foundation of Musculoskeletal System: MD Podiatrist

“Our feet truly are the foundation for our musculoskeletal system,” Daniel Michaels, DPM said. “If there is a structural misalignment of the foot or feet, that misalignment will cause you to have strain and possible misalignment of joints more proximal to the foot, such as the knee and hip.” A small imbalance over time leads to more complicated and larger problems. The first sign to consider going in for an evaluation is having discomfort that is not improving within 24-48 hours. Foot problems that are left untreated frequently become more uncomfortable over time and most often lead to other problems such as ankle, knee, and hip problems.
 

“Frequently, we hear from patients that they did not make appointments to be seen earlier on in the development of a problem because they were concerned that they would be told that they needed surgery. Every foot problem does not require surgical treatment, and many common problems typically respond very well to conservative care,” Dr. Michaels said.