When are orthotics needed and why? Orthotic devices may be recommended for several reasons, including: 1) aligning and supporting the foot or ankle; 2) preventing, correcting or accommodating foot deformities; and 3) improving the overall function of the foot or ankle. Learn how you can benefit from a foot pad or heel insert. A custom-molded, individually designed shoe insert or ankle brace can help to treat various conditions of the foot and ankle. These orthotic devices are often very effective in relieving common complaints. Learn how you can benefit.
The Impact of Your Impact on Your Body
Have you ever stopped to think about how your feet can impact the rest of your body? No? Not many do until they learn how much they factor in. Your feet each have 26 bones and over 100 muscles. Feet take the burden of all of your body’s weight. Different conditions of the feet can impact how well your joints, bone, tendons, and muscles align to support your body’s weight. Shoes greatly contribute to the type of support your feet (and body) receive. Custom orthotics designed for your particular needs can help eliminate pain and discomfort associated from poorly supported feet.
Why Choose Orthotics?
So when do foot inserts or orthotics become necessary? High or low arches, plantar fasciitis, neuromas, and other conditions affecting the feet can trigger undefined knee pain, hip pain, leg pain, or lower back pain. By supporting the needs of the feet, you can rid your body of associated pain and symptoms that are stemming from your body’s foundation.
Are Custom Orthotics Better than Insoles Off the Shelf?
The answer to this is a resounding, YES! Custom orthotics are just what the name implies; they are made to fit your exact foot shape, arch and needs. Not all orthotics are the same because not all feet are the same. When it comes to solving feet problems that are triggering pain in your body, you want to make sure you are treating the issue correctly. Self-prescribed, generic insoles could introduce new problems that you didn’t have before.
The full-contact, Sole Support orthotics crafted at Spine Correction Center of the Rockies support all three anatomical arches of the feet to ensure you have a solid foundation.
Custom Orthotics for Pronation and Supination
Two common arch problems that affect patients are pronation (collapsed arches allow the ankle to fall toward the midline of the body) and supination (the ankles lean outward away from the midline of the body).
These conditions not only create unnatural stress on your feet, but also on your knees, hips, and lower back. Pronation also makes you more susceptible to a knee injury while playing sports. Custom orthotics gives you the arch support you need to better support the other joints in your body.
Boost Your Athletic Performance
A well-aligned benefits will not only help eliminate pain, but also support your athletic goals. Research shows that orthotics can help you jump higher and have better balance and body position that is so essential in competitive sports. Better alignment and support also helps you be less prone to athletic injury that could sideline you for weeks!
Discovering if Orthotics Will Help You
To find success with orthotics, you need to seek a provider that has experience diagnosing and determining your individual needs. A careful gait analysis will help your provider discover what you need and why. Working with your medical provider to receive the proper orthotics is the first step. Patients often benefits from our physical therapy sessions to work on muscular imbalances that can lead to injury.
Call for an Orthotics Consultation
Custom orthotics can help reduce pain symptoms located in your feet, legs, hips or lower back.
To make an appointment, or to learn more about our state of the art facility and team, contact us at (970) 658-5115. Our patient concierge will help you schedule your initial appointment or consultation.
