Foot Care & Orthotics
How important is proper foot alignment?
Your feet are the foundation and support for the rest of your body. If you are experiencing foot, ankle, knee, lower-back or shoulder pain it very well may stem from a problem with your feet. The human foot is better adapted to walk on soft natural surfaces such as sand and earth. However, most of the time we walk on hard flat surfaces such as pavement. This can cause numerous problems with our feet, which in turn will cause problems elsewhere in our bodies.
Do your feet measure up? Take this short quiz to find out.
1. Do you have acute symptoms of conditions such as shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fascitis, stress fractures or patello-femoral disorders? (yes/ no)
2. Do you have local symptoms such as corns, calluses, bunions or metatarsalgia? (yes/ no)
3. Do you have a job that involves standing four or more hours per day? (yes/ no)
4. Do you have a leg length inequality— functional or anatomical? (yes/ no)
5. Do you play some type of physical sport (baseball, basketball, tennis, etc.) on a regular basis? (yes/ no)
6. Do you complain of ankle pain, knee (especially medial) pain, hip pain, back/neck pain on a regular basis? (yes/ no)
7. Have you had knee surgery? (yes/ no)
8. Do your adjustments not seem to last long? (yes/ no)
9. Are you over 40? (yes/ no)
10. Are you under 7 with unilateral foot problems? (yes/ no)
If you have answered “Yes” to one or more of these question, you are likely to benefit from Foot Levelers.
Most pharmacies carry orthotics on their shelves so why should I get special ones?
Each person is unique with particular foot problems. To correct those problems you cannot get a one-size-fits-all solution. We take the time to analyze the condition of each patient’s feet. Our custom orthotics are made from 16 detailed measurements of your feet, pelvis, and leg-length to give you a tailored fit. Orthotics support arches, reduce fatigue, and improve balance, which is a key factor in improving your daily life. Whether you’re young, middle-aged, older or an athlete, you can benefit from a foot exam to determine if your pain may be originating there.
| Flexible Foot Leveler Stabilizers | “Generic” TV and Off the Shelf |
| Designed by a chiropractor to help adjustments hold better and longer | Not designed for the individual; mass produced |
| Designed to improve muscle balance | Can cause other foot problems |
| Supports the knee and heel for maximum comfort | Restricted motion in the foot can cause problems in the joints above the ankle |
| Designed to provide a balanced foundation for the foot and spine | Cannot provide balance because no postural analysis is involved prior to purchase |
| Created weight bearing casting system which has been proven effective and more accurate | Mass-produced. No casting involved |
| Accurately supports all three arches of the foot | May have arches but because they are mass produced, there is no accurate arch support |
| Research proves that Foot Leveler’s Flexible Stabilizers reduce the damaging effects of heel-strike shock | Only address shock |
You can correct a subluxation with adjustments, but often you will not get optimum results without stabilizing the spine and pelvis. Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers help your adjustments hold longer, and provide the support you need.
Correct your foot problems, and other problems that result from them in a more natural, simple, and non-invasive way.
Foot problems can affect the rest of your body and how you feel. In fact, chronic low-back pain is often the result of faulty foot biomechanics, and stiff necks can be caused by problems in the feet. We also understand the many issues involved in arthritis and proper foot care.
With orthotic support, low back pain, hip pain, knee pain and foot pain all resolve as proper function is returned to the feet and the walking process is corrected. Sprained ankles also become a thing of the past with the proper support provided by orthotics. Our patients love their orthotics!
Have foot problems? Come in and see us for a foot exam to determine if your chronic low back pain is due to biomechanical dysfunction of the feet and if orthotic support can help. Your feet and your back will be happy you did.