Custom orthotics are specially designed and molded to support and cushion your foot. By supporting certain areas of the foot and cushioning others, custom orthotics can relieve the pain and discomfort caused by various irregularities in how the foot is formed or how a person walks.
Orthotics are custom fitted to each person's foot to provide the exact support needed. Customized orthotics are one of many chiropractic services offered that provide maximum benefits. Let’s have a look at a few of those benefits.
A chiropractor in Orange County may recommend customized orthotics to help adjust a person's gate and realign the spine. A person who has a foot, knee, hip or spine injury may walk differently to accommodate the pain they are in. Orthotics help to relieve the pain and realign the body.
An Orthotic provides additional to support to the ankles, knees and hips eliminating pain and reducing the discomfort that often accompanies swelling and inflammation.
Orthotics help to correct minor foot deformities like bunions and hammer toes. An Orthotic can be molded to protect and support the sensitive area, reducing pain and allowing the patient to resume daily activities that involve standing and walking.
Orthotics help to correct injuries caused by running or jogging. Over-pronation is common in runners. Wearing customized orthotics can help to correct these issues and reduce discomfort.
Because customized orthotics are designed to fit your feet and correct your potential issues, they are unique only to you. When they are made, your feet are the road map that is used to develop each contour, dip or ridge. They offer maximum support and help you to walk properly so that the rest of your body remains in alignment.
