What Are Custom Orthotics, and Do You Need Them?
Custom orthotics are shoe inserts that are custom made for your foot or ankle problem. They are tailored to the unique size and structure of your foot, and can correct biomechanical issues that are causing pain, strain, and discomfort. At First Choice Chiropractic, our chiropractor Dr. Tiffany Harris can fit you for custom Foot Levelers orthotics in Glendale, Peoria, or Phoenix, AZ.
How Do You Know if You Need Orthotics?
You might need orthotics if you have chronic, acute, or worsening foot pain. Some symptoms of a foot issue that could be corrected by orthotics include:
- Foot pain or swelling, especially after walking or standing
- Sharp heel pain that is worse in the mornings
- Flat feet or high arches
- Balance problems or frequent trips and falls
- Uneven wear to your shoes’ soles
- Lower back or hip pain or fatigue after walking around or being on your feet for long periods
- Numbness or tingling in your foot or toes
- Stiffness or loss of range of motion in your foot or toes
Conditions Treated by Foot Levelers Orthotics
Foot Levelers orthotics can treat a number of structural and biomechanical foot and ankle problems:
- Bunions
- Corns and calluses
- Diabetic foot problems
- Foot ulcers
- Tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Recurrent stress fractures
- Patellofemoral syndrome
The Process for Getting Custom Orthotics
Before getting orthotics, we will conduct a comprehensive foot assessment, including a physical examination, gait analysis, and discussion of your symptoms and health history. We will then use a high-tech digital scanner to take scans of each foot while you’re standing, essentially taking a digital mold of your foot to use to create your custom orthotics. We send this information to the Foot Levelers lab, where they will create your orthotics.
Benefits of Using Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics can offer relief from foot, heel, arch, and ankle pain and treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. They can also relieve back and hip pain caused by foot problems or spinal misalignment. The biggest benefits are:
- Reduced pain in feet, ankles, knees, legs, and back
- Improved posture and alignment
- Improved gait and balance
- Enhanced stability for the foot and ankle and reduced risk of falls
- Reduced risk of joint and tendon stress and injury
- Better athletic performance
- Even weight distribution and custom fit for optimal comfort and minimized pressure on pressure points
- Safe, effective, and non-invasive management of foot conditions
Make an Appointment for Custom Orthotics
Dr. Harris can help you find relief from pain and discomfort and address the underlying cause of your symptoms by prescribing custom foot orthotics in Glendale, Peoria, or Phoenix, AZ. These comfortable, individually designed and molded orthotics can treat conditions like flat feet, high arches, bunions, and more. Call us now to schedule an appointment, or book an appointment online.
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