Custom Orthotics

Did you know that the foot, ankle, knee, or even hip, can often be the result of alignment problems at the foundation of our bodies.  The foot has 26 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments that work together to provide support, balance, and range of motion. If indicated by a physical assessment, chiropractic care may include customized foot orthotics to correct mechanical dysfunctions or lower extremity misalignments resulting in pain or discomfort.

What are orthotics? Orthotics is a general term for any support, brace, or splint that aligns with or corrects the function of movable parts of the human body. Foot orthotics, also known a shoe orthotics, are inserts that fit inside of shoes.

What’s the connection between chiropractic care and orthotics? Consider the weight a body places on the feet. When running, it’s estimated that each foot receives up to three times a person’s body weight. These forces can cause misalignments in our extremities, which can change the way the body moves.

For those reasons, shoe orthotics may be recommended to correct an abnormal or irregular walking pattern by slightly altering the foot’s angles to strike a walking or running surface.

Although there are many resources for “one-size-fits-all” foot orthotics, they may not provide the desired comfort level or correct the root cause of pain. Customized inserts remain the most beneficial option because they are made specifically for your feet.

If you’re experiencing ongoing pain in the back or lower extremities, your chiropractor is a great resource. Chiropractors specialize in conservative management of spinal conditions, and posture and gait assessments are standard evaluations performed during a patient examination.

The goal of a properly made orthotic is to help correct foot deformities, such as fallen arches or flat feet. These products allow the foot and ankle to function correctly, provide added support of the foot and ankle, and help reduce the risk of further deterioration injuries.

Here at Kernetics Wellness Center in Little Elm TX, we can fit you for custom orthotics that are specifically designed for each individual in order to provide optimal biomechanical support from the foot up.

Poor foot mechanics can impact the entire musculoskeletal system and can be part of the problem with conditions such as foot, ankle, knee, hip, and back pain. Custom orthotics are an effective treatment for biomechanical restoration and support.

Custom orthotics can help with flat feet, arch pain, plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, bunions, hammer toes, Achilles tendinitis, and knee, hip & back pain.