Can Rocker Bottom Shoes Help Your Aching Back?

A recent study conducted by researchers in Spain has found that rocker bottom, or unstable shoes may be helpful for patients suffering from chronic lower back pain.   The study found that patients who wore the shoes for at least 6 hours a day for 4 weeks reported a significant decrease in disability.   The researchers think that wearing the shoes activated important muscles that help stabilize the lower back.  This helped reduce muscle tension and pain, while increasing strength and stability.  Despite the small sample size, wearing these types of shoes seems like a safe, worthwhile option for patients looking for conservative ways to manage their pain.  You can read the details of the study by following the link below:

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0269215517753972