If you have flat feet, contact one of our podiatrists from Sayville Foot Care. If you are experiencing foot pain, please consult with a podiatrist.įlatfoot is a condition many people suffer from. Fallen arches can cause symptoms that range from mild discomfort to significant chronic pain.

Another common cause is pregnancy, where hormones relax ligaments throughout the body, including those in the feet, which can lead to structural changes. Fallen arches can occur slowly due to the natural wear-and-tear caused by aging, or may be related to an injury. When the ligament loses its strength, it can no longer hold up the arch and the arch slowly lowers, creating a flat foot. This is often due to weakening of the ligament that supports the arch.

Fallen arches, on the other hand, are not caused by the arch of the foot not developing, but rather by the arch forming and then collapsing over time. This is in contrast to flat feet that are present from early childhood, when the arch of the foot simply doesn’t form.

Fallen arches is a term used to describe flat feet that develop during adulthood.

What are flat feet