When you think about knee pain, your mind naturally jumps to the knee itself — cartilage issues, ligament strains, arthritis, or injury. But what if the real culprit is lower down — right at your feet?
At my clinic, I’ve seen many patients frustrated with stubborn knee problems that didn’t fully respond to traditional treatments. Often, the missing piece is proper foot support.

How Foot Mechanics Affect Your Knees

Your feet are the foundation of your body’s movement. Every step you take sends forces upward, impacting your ankles, knees, hips, and even your lower back.
If your feet are misaligned — say, you have flat arches, overpronation, or an uneven gait — it changes the way pressure is distributed when you walk or run. Over time, this creates abnormal stress on your knees, leading to pain, inflammation, and chronic problems.

The Simple Foot Support Trick

The “trick” is actually a smart biomechanical correction: using customized orthotics or proper footwear to realign the feet and restore balance to the knees.
Here’s how it works:

• Arch Support: Supporting the natural arch of your foot prevents overpronation (foot rolling inward) that pulls the knee out of alignment.

• Shock Absorption: Good foot support cushions impact forces, reducing wear and tear on your knees.

• Stabilization: Controlling foot motion helps maintain proper knee tracking, which is especially important for conditions like patellar tracking disorder.

Who Can Benefit?

You might benefit from foot support if you have:

• Persistent knee pain despite treatment

• Knee pain aggravated by standing or walking

• Flat feet or very high arches

• A history of ankle, foot, or lower limb injuries

• A feeling of instability or “giving way” at the knee

Getting the Right Support

Not all shoes or insoles are created equal.
At our orthopedic center, I conduct a full biomechanical assessment before recommending foot support solutions. Sometimes simple footwear modifications are enough; in other cases, custom orthotics designed specifically for your foot shape and gait pattern are necessary.

Remember: Treating the knee without addressing foot mechanics is like building a house on a weak foundation. Strengthen the base, and everything above it becomes more stable.

If you’re dealing with stubborn knee problems, don’t ignore your feet!
Visit our clinic for a thorough evaluation and find out if foot support could be the missing link to your recovery.
Book an appointment today with Dr. Pramod Kumar and take your first step toward lasting knee health.