Can Supination Cause Back Pain?

Underpronation ― also called supination ― is the opposite. With underpronation, your feet turn excessively outward when you run or walk. This can cause your spine and hips to get out of alignment, which can lead to lower back pain.

What problems does supination cause?

If you supinate, it can cause excess strain on your ankles. It may lead to shin splints, calluses, or bunions on the outer side of your foot, and pain in your heels and balls of your feet. Excess supination is also called underpronation.

Can lower back pain be caused by flat feet?

About one in five people have lower back pain, and those who have “flat feet,” or “fallen arches,” are 50 percent more likely to suffer than those with normal or high arches.