New research published in forthcoming issue of the journal Spine shows that ‘rocker sole’ shoes, widely used worldwide to help treat people with lower back pain are no more effective than traditional training shoes (trainers) and that trainers appear to be more beneficial for those with back pain aggravated by standing or walking. This research provides the first robust evidence showing that, contrary to claims made by manufacturers, rocker sole shoes do not help reduce lower back pain. The study was led by Dr Sian MacRae, Kings College London, UK, and colleagues within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and the University of Hertfordshire.
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