Your arches absorb up to 8x your body weight per step. When they collapse, your knees and hips take the hit. If you’ve been told you need orthotics, arch supports, or stability shoes to manage your flat feet, I want you to consider something. Those tools support a weak arch. They don’t build a strong one. Your arches are designed to function like springs. They compress under load, store elastic energy, and release it to propel you forward. It’s an incredibly efficient system when the muscles con