How does a foot orthotic work?

The primary goal of a foot orthotic is to help to reduce unnecessary stresses and strains in the feet, lower limbs and lower back by re-aligning your feet within your footwear, or accommodating specific conditions or deformities. Used in conjunction with appropriate footwear, a foot orthotic can be effective in helping to treat a number of foot and lower limb  conditions including:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Metatarsalgia
• Bunions
• Achilles tendonopathy
• Shin splints
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
• Iliotibial pain syndrome
• Low back pain

 Custom foot orthotics can also help with pain and complications related to health conditions such as diabetes or arthritis.

Improper foot alignment can lead to a wide variety of foot, knee, and lower back problems. By improving the alignment the body is able to function more efficiently with less stress on the muscles and ligaments that hold you together.