High arches cause foot and ankle instability, which can result to pain and increased risk of ankle sprains.
We have heard it before: flat feet are bad, high arches are good. But what if we told you that having sky-high arches might be too much of a good thing? That’s right—while an arch is necessary for proper foot function, high arches (pes cavus in fancy medical terms) can lead to foot pain and knee and hip issues.
It is time to rethink if you have proudly flaunted high arches. Let’s discuss why high arches aren’t always a golden ticket and what to do if they are causing you trouble.
