Why do my arches cramp when I wear flat unsupportive shoes?
1. Introduction Arch cramps experienced when wearing flat, unsupportive shoes result directly from the rapid metabolic exhaustion of the intrinsic foot muscles. When footwear lacks structural contouring, specifically medial arch support, the small muscles residing entirely within the foot are forced to contract continuously to stabilize the skeletal architecture against the unyielding ground. This relentless … Read more