Custom orthotics are more than just arch support; they are tailored devices that can significantly improve your foot health and alleviate pain associated with various foot conditions. Designed specifically for the unique structure of an individual's feet, custom orthotics provide the personalised support and comfort each person needs.
Custom orthotics play a crucial role in addressing biomechanical imbalances by redistributing pressure and enhancing overall foot function. This article explores six common foot conditions that can benefit from custom orthotics and briefly explains why they can also help alleviate knee, leg, and back pain.
Foot Conditions
1. Plantar Fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick tissue that connects your heel to your toes. Custom orthotics often help alleviate this type of heel pain and allow the inflamed fascia to heal properly by redistributing pressure, reducing strain, and improving overall foot mechanics.
2. Bunions, or bony bumps that have formed at the base of the big toe, cause pain, misalign toe joints, and affect toe mobility. The cushioning and support of custom orthotics can reduce the stress, pressure, and discomfort associated with this structural foot condition.
3. Achilles Tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon that causes pain and stiffness at the back of the heel. Custom orthotics can help alleviate this discomfort by reducing strain on the tendon, improving foot mechanics, and providing necessary support to promote healing.
4. Morton’s Neuroma is characterized by a thickening of tissue around a nerve between the toes that causes sharp or burning pain. Custom orthotics offer cushioning and support that can relieve pressure on the affected nerve, reduce discomfort and improve overall foot function.
5. Heel Pain from plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, or other causes, can be relieved through the shock absorption of custom orthotics that also provide support and redistribute pressure to alleviate pain.
6. Diabetic Foot Wounds are sores or ulcers that develop due to reduced blood flow and nerve damage in individuals with diabetes. Custom orthotics can help prevent such wounds by redistributing pressure across the foot, minimizing friction, and promoting proper alignment to enhance overall foot health.
Beyond Feet
Sometimes the pain of foot problems is felt elsewhere in the body. This is the case when there are problems with foot alignment and localized stress points on the feet. The shock absorption, support and stability offered by custom orthotics can help prevent pain, strain, and pressure in the feet and throughout the body.
Get Custom Orthotics in Calgary
If you need help to walk pain-free, call North Hill Foot & Ankle Clinic in Calgary. Our professional podiatrist has over 20 years of experience providing effective treatment for various foot injuries and disorders in Calgarians of all ages. Along with assessing your needs, he can provide quality custom orthotics as well as a variety of foot and ankle treatments that will help you walk, run, and jump freely and with much less pain.
Contact us today to get the support and treatment you need. We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic in the North Hill Mall in Northwest Calgary.