Custom Orthotics and your feet - what do my feet have to do with it?

Your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. Like the foundation of a house, your feet support the weight of everything above them. When a small problem develops in your feet, the subtle change in the way you walk will cause a chain reaction of adjustments in your posture and walking mechanics. These changes can put stress on joints higher up in your body, and lead to more serious problems.

Huronia Chiropractic and Wellness Centre (HCWC), along with The Orthotic Group's custom orthotics help rebalance your feet, reducing pain and discomfort by enhancing your body's natural movements. Properly designed orthotics will help to augment treatment with your health care provider and add to your general well-being no matter where your feet may take you.

What are prescription orthotics?

Prescription orthotics look like insoles, but are biomechanical medical appliances that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance. Orthotics work on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes - they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment. Orthotics fit into your shoes as comfortably as an insole - and they have the advantage of having been made from precise imprints of your feet.

How do they help?

Properly made orthotics are custom molded to the support requirements of your feet. They help restore the normal balance and alignment of your body by gently correcting foot abnormalities.

HCWC, along with The Orthotic Group designs innovative, comfortable orthotics that are a pleasure to wear as they gently reduce problems associated with pressure points, muscle strain and abnormal forces on the ankles, knees, hips and spine. Over time, custom orthotic support that is prescribed by your health care practitioner will bring you relief from fatigue and pain, allowing you to enjoy daily activities comfortably.

Common conditions and pain syndromes related to poor foot function or mechanics include:

• Overpronation or hyperpronation
• Supination
• Fallen longitudinal arch
• Fallen transverse arch
• Flat feet
• Plantar fasciitis
• Morton's neuroma
• Metatarsalgia
• Achilles tendonitis
• Shin splints
• Soleus syndrome
• Tibialis posterior syndrome
• Iliotibial band syndrome
• Runner's knee
• Sacroiliac joint syndrome
• Bunions
• Hammer toes
• Hallux rigidus
• Dropped metatarsal heads
• Diabetic feet
• Back pain