Shoe recommendations to support proper body mechanics, or at least don't work against it?
Hi all!
I am a massage therapy student and looking for some recommendations for shoes to wear (both in class/clinical and daily life) that will either support good body mechanics or just a natural, healthy posture. I come from a rural area and the local shoe store was unfortunately not equipped to help me out with such specific needs, which is understandable!
I am currently dealing with SI joint issues, deep gluteal issues, medial and anterior knee pain, and calcaneal pain. My physiotherapist said that I have SI joint disfunction, over-lengthened lateral tendons (possibly due to me standing on the lateral edges of my feet), hyperextending my knees, and an anterior pelvic tilt/hyperlordosis. I am doing training to correct these, but I really feel like having a better shoe would help.
I need something closed-toed, and with a wide toe-box. I do not have arch issues. I currently wear Hoka Cliffton 9's, but I feel like the sole in the heel area makes me drop my heels and is forcing me into slight but constant dorsiflexion and I think that may be why I am experiencing pain in my calcaneal tendon.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions or recommendations! Your girl is hurting :(