Flat feet are more common in Pakistan than most people realise. Whether you’ve noticed your child’s feet lie completely flat when standing, or you’ve been dealing with unexplained heel or knee pain for years, the arch of the foot is often the last place people think to look.<\/p>\n
Many Pakistanis spend long hours standing on hard marble or tiled floors at home, in offices, and at mosques, especially during Taraweeh prayers in Ramadan. That kind of prolonged, unsupported standing puts steady pressure on the foot’s arch and can make flat feet noticeably more painful over time. A physiotherapist at a Lahore rehabilitation clinic will tell you the same thing: patients often arrive complaining of lower back pain or knee ache, and the root cause turns out to be collapsed arches.<\/p>\n
This guide covers what flat feet actually are, why they cause pain beyond just the foot, and what you can do about them, including exercises you can start today.<\/p>\n