Foot arch pain snowboarding6/19/2023 ![]() This can improve skiing discomfort and allow a more efficient transition of medial and lateral pressure from the foot to the ski edge while performing a turn. Supporting the arch strengthens and reduces strain on the foot. Excessive pressure to the balls of the feet is also common, as correct form requires forward lean, called “Metatarsalgia”. This often results in a searing, burning, aching pain in the arch of the foot while skiing often referred to as “Plantar Intrinsic Stress Syndrome”. Flat feet structurally have less stability and weaker internal musculature. ![]() This force over strains the internal musculature of the foot, specifically the arch. Transitioning pressure to the inside and outside of the foot while initiating and carrying out a turn on skis requires significantly more force on the foot than walking or running. Taking your boot to a boot fitter who can work on the boot liner and make external modifications to the boot can help, but if pain continues it may be time for a custom arch support to save your season. Ski boot related pain can present in many ways and is most often related to the boot being too narrow which can compress neurovascular structures in the foot and create painful pressure points. Finding a pair of ski boots can be an extremely intimidating experience and when you spend a lot of money on a pair, and continue to have pain, it can be a very frustrating and demoralizing experience. ![]() Ski boots drastically effect performance and enjoyment. Snow skiing doesn’t have to be a painful experience. ![]()
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