	"Thank you so much for a great product, I can finally walk again without any pain!"

	"I want to extend to you my heartfelt thanks for eliminating the pain I was having in my left heel."

	"Your insoles have helped me greatly with my feet, but also it seems to take a lot of pressure off my back muscles and my legs"

	"The tired, aching feeling in my feet and legs is gone. I cannot believe it, I wish someone had told me earlier about your products..."

	" I recommend your Catwalks to quite a few of my patients - it's the only feasible orthotic solution for fashion shoes " Melanie R. Podiatrist

	" Footlogics orthotics haven proven very useful for a number of many patients " Steve W. Physiotherapist

	"Your Catwalk orthotics for my high heels and sandals are just fabulous. They are so comfortable...fantastic relief for the pain in the balls of my foot. Thank you Footlogics!"

Low back pain - Back ache relief

A dull ache and tiredness in the lower back, especially after standing for a while...

Back pain is a very common complaint with millions of Australians suffering. Most of us simply put up with with back pain...

What causes back pain?

There are many diferent causes for back pain, however the main cause is simply poor body posture... Poor posture when sitting in front of a computer or watching TV on the couch are very, very common. Also, many of us have poor posture when standing up-right, gradually worsening over longer periods of standing. Most people are not aware of their poor body posture, so correcting it is not that easy.

Interestingly, bad body posture can often be contributed to problems at the feet! When the feet over-pronate (roll inwards), it can put the entire body out of balance!

Typically, over-pronation causes the legs to rotate inwards and the pelvis to tilt forward. The result is increased spinal curvature and continuous tension on the muscles in the lower back causing pain and discomfort.

Therefore, most people who suffer from low back pain, especially after standing for longer periods, or walking long distances, should consider their feet as a likely cause..

Back pain treatment and relief

A recent study in the United States identified the nature of a person's walk as a source of chronic lower back pain. The subjects who all suffered from low back pain reported experiencing a 68% improvement in pain reduction after being fitted with foot orthotics. Read more about this study..

Footlogics orthotics reduce over-pronation, thereby preventing internal rotation of the legs and forward pelvic tilt. The body posture greatly improves and the tension on the lower back muscles is reduced, therefore relieving associated pain and tiredness.

Recommended orthotics for Low Back Pain: Footlogics Casual or Comfort

In addition to wearing orthotics, it also recommended to do some daily stretching and strengthening exercises. For instance, stretching the hamstrings will help relieve the tension in the lower back.

Lower Back Pain stretching exercises:

Hamstring stretch

The hamstring stretch is done while lying on your back. Gently pull your knee towards your chest and keep your foot up in the air. The leg that is being stretched should only be partially bent. Hold the stretch until the tension in the muscle group is relaxed, this may take approximately 20 to 45 seconds. Relax and repeat 2 or 3 times. Switch legs.

lower back pain- hamstring stretch exercises

'The Cobra' - back strengthening exercise

Lay flat on stomach, forehead to ground, with arms beside the body. Lift the head up off the ground as you raise your upper torso and arch your back. Hold for 3 full breaths before slowly bringing the upper torso and forehead back down to the ground. Repeat 4-5 times.

lower back pain- back strengthing exercises

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