Your feet are the foundation of your body. They support you when you stand, walk,
or run. They help protect your spine, bones, and soft tissues from damaging stress
as you move around. Your feet perform better when all their muscles, arches, and
bones are in their ideal stable positions.
Unfortunately, problems with feet are extremely common in the Western world where
we continually walk and stand on hard flat surfaces and where we often choose poor
supporting footwear. Patients may have arches that are ‘dropped’ (pronated) or are
too high and rigid (supinated). They may also have problems in the muscles and joints
of the feet. Problems in the feet can affect the legs, knees, hips and back. Likewise,
problems with the hip, pelvis or lower back can cause foot pain.
Patients are often uncertain as to whether they require orthotics to correct their
condition. The doctors of chiropractic at Brentwood Chiropractic Clinic will perform
a complete biomechanical examination along with a computerized Gait Scan
to determine your particular needs. Some patients will simply require hands on treatment
on the feet and pelvis to obtain relief. Other people may simply need better shoes
or over the counter insoles. For other patients, custom foot orthotics are the only
way to achieve maximum benefits. Many health plans will fully or partially cover
custom orthotics if clinically indicated.
Orthotics allow the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones of the feet and lower
legs to function at their highest potential. When appropriately prescribed, orthotics
can decrease pain, not only in the foot, but also in other parts of the body such
as the knees, hips and back. They can also improve the overall biomechanical function
of the feet and lower extremities.
Orthotics can be quite effective in treating patients with Plantar Fascitis, Achilles
Tendonitis, Knee Pain, Metatarsalgia, Heel Pain/Bone Spurs, Shin Splints, Hip Pain,
Low Back Pain, Neuromas, Diabetic Foot Problems, Flat Feet, Hammer Toes and Foot
Fatigue.
By stabilizing and balancing your feet, orthotics can enhance your body’s performance
and efficiency, reduce pain, and contribute to your total body wellness.
Please click here
to learn more about the different types of orthotics available and for more information
on the computerized Gait Scan.
