Tired of living with foot and ankle pain in Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD? Our team at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland offers custom orthotics to provide the relief you need.
4 Benefits of Custom Orthotics
If you’ve ever used insoles, you might have still experienced a lot of pain. That’s because they are made for the masses – not individuals. Custom orthotics, however, are designed specifically for your foot and provide several benefits. Our team at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland shares some of these benefits below.
Comfort for Work and Workouts
Some people spend their whole day – and night – on their feet. This is especially true among medical staff, servers, bartenders, retail workers, and similar positions. Even those without structural issues of the foot can suffer from pain and discomfort after standing or walking for too long.
Athletes also spend a lot of time on their feet training and competing. Orthotics make anything you do – housework, work, errands, working out – a much more comfortable endeavor.
Compensation and Correction for Foot Irregularities
Many people suffer from issues in the feet that shoes just can’t compensate for properly. High arches, low arches, pronation, supination, toe abnormalities, and other issues need additional support. Otherwise, you tend to compensate in ways like putting more of your weight on the other foot or the ball of your feet, which can cause other issues.
Custom orthotics can ensure you have the proper support for any irregularity or abnormality. In some cases, they can even help correct them.
Injury Prevention
Faulty foot mechanics can lead to various injuries, including sprains, dislocations, and misalignment. As your foot mechanics can also impact your balance, that means an increased risk of falling. Orthotics improve your balance, posture, and foot mechanics to reduce your risk of sustaining an injury.
Pain Relief for Your Entire Body
When something is amiss within your feet, it doesn’t just impact your feet. In addition to foot pain, it can lead to ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain, and lower back pain. It can cause a misalignment or disc issues in your lower back, which can then create pain in the upper back and even cause headaches. Orthotics, on the other hand, can relieve pain, tension, and discomfort from head to toe.
Experience custom orthotics for yourself in Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD by scheduling an appointment with our team at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland by calling today.
- Silver Spring, MD, at (301) 439-0300
- Kensington, MD, at (301) 942-8110
- Camp Springs, MD, at (301) 868-7670
- Olney, MD, at (301) 924-5044
- Laurel, MD, at (301) 317-6800
- Maple Lawn, MD, at (301) 317-6800