i know this sounds strange taz but i was thinking that and did feel a little relieved, that i could have found an answer to my back problems, i am aware that i am standing on the outside of my left foot so maybe the way i am walking is pulling my back out but the chiropodist didn't seem overly concerned, although she said it could effect my back, thing is though since i have been wearing this pad my toes are aching and she told me that it isn't for correction, it's just to pull them straight