Is Your Child Complaining About Foot Pain? Don’t Ignore the Signs - Have you noticed your child limping, avoiding sports, or constantly removing their shoes? While some parents chalk it up to growing pains, persistent foot or ankle discomfort in children is not something to ignore.

Flat feet may cause considerable foot and ankle pain for many people. The often-unconscious alteration in foot placement to avoid arch pain can also cause alignment problems and pain with your knees, hips, and back as well. Untreated flat feet can also lead to more instances of hammertoe and bunion formation, so see your foot doctor for the proper care.

Flat feet happen when the arches of your feet collapse or are loose and produce daily discomfort. A flat foot presents itself at any age. Arches are known to become less stable over time and the tendons in your ankle suffer as a result. The arch of your foot will start to lose its strength which can have a harmful effect on your stability.