Most people experience foot pain at one time or another, especially due to our hectic lifestyles. However, frequent foot pains cannot be ignored, not least because discomfort in the feet will continue to disrupt your daily life for many years to come. Loss of foot arches, and ankle pronation can also cause knee, hip and Low back pain, often without any foot or ankle symptoms! Custom orthotics, which are a medical devices placed inside your shoes, can be of assistance to:
Manage pains caused by other medical conditions
Reduce pains and even prevent them from surfacing
Correct biomechanical foot issues
Assist in the balance and movement of low limbs and pelvis
Reduce Lumbar and Sacro-iliac pain
Reduce hip and knee pains
What’s the difference between inserts and custom orthotics?
While there are plenty of ways to prevent and contain foot pains and damage. Cushioning your stride on every step is one of the most effective solutions. The two main options at your disposal are inserts and custom orthotics.
Inserts are store-bought cushioned insoles that are placed inside your shoes to provide support for your feet. They offer a generic yet noticeable type of support. They can be designed from gels, plastics, foams, and various other synthetic materials.
Custom orthotics are orthopedic devices that are made individually to match your foot. Aside from doing everything that an insert does, they can directly target pain caused by diabetes, arthritis, and plantar fasciitis. Their usage can stop or even reverse damage to prevent the need for surgery, and they are far better at balancing lower limb biomechanincs and stabilising the pelvis.
What else do orthotics do?
Custom orthotics are designed with individual requirements in mind. Therefore, they can bring many additional functions including but not limited to;
Correct biomechanical foot issues including issues with how you walk or run
Remove the need for other pain relief, such as medications
Correct the function of your lower limb muscles
Balance pelvic tilt
Gain custom support that treats the size and shape of your feet for optimal comfort
Orthotics are the best product for treating foot pain. Not only because they get to the root of the problem, but because they also provide long-lasting improvements.
More than just footwear
Orthotics don’t only provide excellent pain relief attributes. The Chiropractor will use this opportunity to complete a thorough assessment of your feet to diagnose the source and severity of problems while also making the right decisions for you.
Soft orthotics, are the gold standard now. They support and maintain arches while allowing the joints to move properly (unlike rigid orthotics). They offer pressure relief for plantar fasciitis or diabetic foot ulcers. Orthotics should also address ALL THREE arches of the foot.
The use of orthotics can significantly improve your quality of life, and it starts with getting an accurate diagnosis from an expert that boasts a full understanding of the various causes of foot problems. Take control of your situation by getting in touch with us right now.