Orthotics
Orthotics are custom-made insoles that are placed inside a person’s shoes to realign the limbs and torso into their correct biomechanical positions. It can effectively improve the following conditions: pes planus (flat feet), feet pronation, chronic recurrent ankle sprain, plantar fasciitis.
Why do chiropractors prescribe orthotics?
The human foot is delicately designed to act as a base of support and balance for the whole body. However, the hard surfaces we walk on everyday (mostly concrete) do not provide appropriate support for our feet. Often, the arch of the feet are collapsed, causing the ankle joints to roll inwards (called excess pronation). This lack of support may translate into pain and injury to the knees, hips and the back.
Chiropractors are concerned with restoring the proper mechanics of body function. Professionally prescribed orthotics can enhance the effectiveness of spinal adjustments by providing the feet with appropriate support and correcting any deviated movements of walking, ensuring that all your joints are aligned from bottom to top!
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