every physical therapist I have been to emphasizes those muscles to deal with all kinds of body ache issues in various parts of the body.
It makes sense
And for knees look at your feet. I walk on the outside of my feet and it affects the stabilization of my knee. It’s better when I use foot inserts to counter it.
I am tempted to try a pair of those OOFOs.
My back is shot.
My doctor ruled out physical therapy and is talking about surgery.
After a little research, I found out that the shoes you wear have a direct link to back, hip and knee pain.
The recommendation was a shoe with a lightweight upper, springy middle, and a firm traction lower. They also recommended arch support. Their recommendation was a walking shoe, not a running or regular tennis shoe, but a walking shoe.
I found a shoe that meets all of the above, and let me tell you, it has made a world of difference.