How do you know if you have Flat (Pronated) Feet?
As mums we stand for long hours. Additionally if you have a job that involves hours at a standing desk or otherwise, there are chances that this could be contributing towards your flat feet. Having flat feet, also known as a pronated foot, is a condition where one or both feet have little to no arch. When you stand you should be able to see these arches in your feet and their absence can lead to pain in the foot or changes in your walking pattern. Lets discuss more about flat or pronated feet in this blog. 
 
Feet are the foundation of our body. They bear the weight of the full body on them. If they are not evenly placed or the body weight is not equally distributed on the feet there can be a cumulative effect, leading to pain in your feet and ankles, knees and hips and can your lower back and subsequently the whole spine.  
When babies are born they have flat feet with no arches. As they stand and walk the arches gradually develop by the age of six or so. Sometimes these arches are not fully formed and donot form at all. However there are some people who develop these feet arches in their childhood but later in adult life these arches start to flatten due to prolonged standing or injury or obesity, etc. 
 
In order to determine if you have flat feet, stand with your feet shoulder width apart and observe the inner border of the feet. If it is completely flat on the floor you may have a flat foot. If you observe that the arch is quite high you may have high arches or supinated feet. But we are not going to focus on high arch in this blog. 
Another fun way of detecting a flat foot is to walk on the floor with wet feet so that you can observe the imprint of your foot on the floor. If you see the inner edge of the foot in the imprint that indicates that it came in contact with the floor and you may have a flat foot. 
 
You can also observe the sole of the shoes that you have worn for a few months and see if it more worn out on the inner edge. People with flat feet tend to put more weight on the inner side of the foot , thus putting more stress on the inner birder of the shoe. Sometimes if the feet are very flat the heel cup (back part of the shoe that sits right above your heel) maybe tilted towards the inner aspect of the shoe. 
 
Kids feet are still developing and can be gradually moulded if they have a flat foot, as compared to adults who have rigid feet. However it is advisable for adults to address the muscular imbalances in and around the foot, especially if they have any pain or calf cramps due to the flat feet. Orthotics work well for long term management for flat feet by providing artificial arches to the feet and working on pain relief in the area. 

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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