Orthotics FAQs in White Bear Lake MN

Spinal Pelvic Stabilizer Orthotics are a prescribed style of flexible, custom-made foot orthotics which are worn in shoes. Orthotics are scientifically designed for the individual's unique postural problems, provide custom support for the three arches of your feet, and help improve total body wellness.

You will be asked to step into a foam casting kit, which will capture an exact impression of your feet in their point of functioning (standing). Your doctor will determine which style(s) of Orthotics are appropriate for you and the kit will be sent to a laboratory where the Orthotics will be created to correct any imbalances found in your casting. After the Orthotics arrive at the office, your doctor will show you how to wear them properly and how to take care of them.

No one else's feet are exactly like yours. If your feet are contributing to a postural problem in another part of your body (or if your body is putting stress on your feet), your chiropractor may need to perform corrective foot adjustments. Each pair of custom -made flexible Orthotics is created for the individual supports all three arches of your feet, and is designed specifically to help your doctor's adjustments "hold" better. "Off-the-rack" shoe inserts are mass-produced and cannot provide the specific level of support so you may need to keep your feet in their proper structural positions.

Your chiropractor will select the Orthotics best suited for you based on a variety of factors (lifestyle, health, age, weight, sex, etc.) He or she may recommend a style which includes the patent pending Gait Cycle System for shock absorption, support, and a propulsive "boost" with each step. And because most people wear at least two styles of shoes each day, your chiropractor may determine that a Combo (two pairs) would be best for your condition.

Orthotics help your feet maintain their structural and functional balance as you stand, walk, or run. Your feet are the foundation of your body, and they serve you in three important ways: they support your body whenever you stand, walk, or run; they assist you in moving from one place to another, and they help protect your spine, bones, and soft tissues from damaging shock stress as you move. Any weakness or unstable positioning in your feet can contribute to postural problems in the rest of your body. Orthotics help to keep your feet in a stable position throughout the day.

Pronation is a very common foot problem. Some foot bones drop to a less stable position if the foot arches are too weak to keep them properly aligned. The arches may be unnaturally stretched ("flat feet"), increasing stress. Another common problem is plantar fascitis, a stress irritation to the elastic tissues running nearly the entire length of the foot. Heel spurs - deposits of calcium on the heel bone - are another common problem. If untreated, feet can become "tired and achy" or hurt. You should contact your chiropractor right away if you have foot pain.

Wrong. Even if your feet don't hurt, a weakened foundation may seriously affect the rest of your body. If you are currently having knee, hip, low back or neck pain, your feet may not be supporting joints, bones, or soft tissues above the ankles properly. Ask your chiropractor if your feet could be a contributing factor.