subject: Stabilize Your Feet And End Your Foot Pain With Customized Orthotics [print this page] If you are suffering from chronic foot pain, an appointment with your podiatrist may be the solution you need to find the relief you are seeking. Many times, foot pain can occur when your feet are not properly balanced and certain areas of your feet have to bear a disproportionate amount of weight. By getting customized orthotics from your podiatrist, the distribution of weight on your foot can be more even and your pain will start to fade away.
How Do Orthotics Work?
Your foot is an extremely complex and important part of your body. With every step you take, all of your body weight is concentrated on your feet. Twenty six bones combine with muscles and tendons to support your entire body. During running and walking, your feet act as both shock absorbers and support for your body weight. Over the course of many years, the stress on your feet can build up and cause you pain. If your foot does not distribute weight evenly or your shoes do not fit you properly, you can develop intense foot pain that can keep you from being active. Many people neglect getting treatment for their foot pain, but seeing a podiatrist can be extremely helpful for your symptoms.
Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical foot disorders. When your feet work more efficiently, your body is more properly aligned so you don't have pain or tire out when you're walking, running, working or playing. Orthotics redistribute your weight and change the timing of pressure distribution on the bottom of your feet as you step. There are many different types of feet in the world, and your shoes were not necessarily designed specifically for your foot. By removing the pressure and stress that are being placed on certain areas of your feet, orthotics can help eliminate much of your pain.
What Your Podiatrist Can Do
Many people make the mistake of not seeing a podiatrist when they are experiencing pain. It is important to take action when you are experiencing chronic foot pain. In most cases, there is a treatment option available to you that will help you reduce your pain.
There are a variety of shoe-inserts on the market today that claim to help you get rid of your foot pain. In reality, these inserts are designed to fit the average foot, not your foot specifically. By seeing your podiatrist for treatment, you will be able to receive an orthotic that is designed specifically to fit your foot. Your podiatrist will take a digital scan of your foot that will create a detailed image of your foot and how it distributes weight. From this image, he or she will be able to create a customized orthotic that will perfectly fit your foot and help reduce your foot pain.
To learn more about orthotics or to schedule an appointment, contact your Lincoln Park podiatrist today.
