{"id":5834,"date":"2023-07-21T01:03:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T18:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5834"},"modified":"2023-07-21T01:03:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T18:03:14","slug":"therafit-shoes-noticeably-improved-my-knee-and-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5834","title":{"rendered":"Therafit Shoes Noticeably Improved My Knee and Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Staying active is a high priority for me\u2014especially now that I\u2019ve reached middle age\u2014so I work out three or four times a week, and walk three times a day. (My dog insists on the latter.) Yet, although I know exercise is good for my body, it can take a toll on my knees, lower back, and feet, especially since I don\u2019t always walk in appropriate shoes and tend to keep my gym sneakers longer than I should.<\/p>\n<p>So when I heard buzz about <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1094143%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftherafitshoe.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftherafit-shoes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/therafitshoe.com\/\">Therafit shoes<\/a> designed to relieve foot, knee, and back pain, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apma.org\/Patients\/Company.cfm?ItemNumber=12424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.apma.org\/Patients\/Company.cfm?ItemNumber=12424\">approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association<\/a>, I wanted to find out more about how they work\u2014and try them out for myself.<\/p>\n<p>Therafit\u2019s line of sneakers, work and casual shoes, sandals, and slippers are all built with a multi-layer design engineered to support, align, and stabilize the feet. According to the company, wearing the shoes reduces excessive motion, overpronation, supination, misalignment, and strain in the feet, which can help alleviate plantar fasciitis, heel and arch pain, tendonitis, runner\u2019s knee, shin splints, back strain, and other painful conditions.<\/p>\n<p>As the company says, \u201cIf your feet are happy, your whole body is happy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While the multi-layer design is common to all the brand\u2019s shoes, personal comfort is also taken into account through touches like removable EVA orthotic insoles (except in sandals) for those who have custom orthotics, and uppers with adjustable straps or laces to accommodate bunions or other foot irregularities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/therafit-shoes\/\" current-title=\"Meet the Podiatrist-Approved \u2018Pain-Relieving\u2019 Shoes That Noticeably Improved My Lower Back and Knee Pain\" current-image=\"GettyImages-therafit-shoes-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-01-20\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/therafit-shoes\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/therafit-shoes\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/therafit-shoes\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But the star of the shoe show is Therafit\u2019s patented <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1094143%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftherafitshoe.com%252Fpages%252Ftherafit-shoe-for-arch-support&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftherafit-shoes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/therafitshoe.com\/pages\/therafit-shoe-for-arch-support\">Personal Comfort System Adapters<\/a>, a trio of pin-like rubber adapters that can be added or removed from a shock-absorbing heel wedge to adjust the level of cushioning and impact protection.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the key factors in relieving pain and maximizing comfort is the ability of a shoe to absorb and distribute the impact of each stride,\u201d says Therafit CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/moises-egozi-a44649110\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/moises-egozi-a44649110\/\">Moises Egozi<\/a>. \u201cIf you require firm support, then keeping all of the inserts in is ideal. If you need a soft heel ideal to take pressure off the foot, take out all of the adapters. If you need semi-rigid support, two adapters are the key.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another bonus: Therafit knows that women\u2019s feet are not just smaller versions of men\u2019s feet. \u201cOur women\u2019s shoe molds are designed for a women\u2019s foot, unlike other brands who use a unisex shoe mold,\u201d says Egozi.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What happened after three weeks of wearing Therafit shoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Because my main concerns are lower back pain and post-workout knee pain (especially after high-impact sessions), I decided to spend three weeks wearing the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1094143%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftherafitshoe.com%252Fproducts%252Fsienna-womens-side-zip-sport-casual-shoe&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftherafit-shoes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/therafitshoe.com\/products\/sienna-womens-side-zip-sport-casual-shoe\">Sienna Women&#8217;s Side Zip Sport Casual Shoe<\/a> ($150) for all my walks, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1094143%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftherafitshoe.com%252Fproducts%252Faria&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftherafit-shoes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/therafitshoe.com\/products\/aria\">Aria Women\u2019s Training Sneaker<\/a> ($160) for workouts.<\/p>\n<p>First off, I\u2019ll admit I\u2019ve shied away from wearing shoes with this level of support in the past because they tend to look\u2026 orthopedic. But Therafit (thankfully) has quite a few stylish selections, and I especially loved my Siennas in gray leopard print.<\/p>\n<p>I can honestly say both pairs of shoes were among the most comfortable I\u2019ve ever worn. The first time I wore the Arias to the gym, I literally felt like I was walking on air. \u201cLeg day\u201d is normally my least favorite, but the cushioning the shoes gave me during squats, lunges, and wall sits felt so good, I did extra sets.<\/p>\n<p>While the Sienna isn\u2019t quite as cushy\u2014specific details may vary between shoe models, but all have the underlying comfort technology, says Egozi\u2014they were definitely supportive and lessened the impact when my feet hit the pavement compared to what I\u2019m accustomed to with other shoes. Added bonus: The Sienna\u2019s side zippers let me slip them on and off quickly without tying and untying the laces.<\/p>\n<p>My favorite feature was the Personal Comfort System Adapters, which I used to customize the shoes to my energy level and activity. If walking was my main exercise that day, I\u2019d take all the adapters out for a challenging \u201cminimal\u201d feel; if I was tired or sore, the adapters went back in for a more supportive stroll. I used the system similarly for workouts\u2014no adapters for boxing workouts where I prefer to \u201cfeel\u201d the floor under my feet; all three adapters went in when hitting the weights (especially on leg day).<\/p>\n<p>The shoes also passed their biggest test: During the three weeks, I never experienced any post-workout knee pain, and my frequent lower back pain had noticeably improved. I\u2019ll continue to wear them for exercise and walking, and if my job required being on my feet all day, I\u2019d definitely try them for work. Though the shoes are pricey, the adapters almost make it like you\u2019re getting two or three pairs in one. Add in reduced pain, along with gains in comfort and support, and Therafit is a step ahead of most other brands in my book.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. 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