Whether you have issues with the structure of your feet or you spend a lot of time on your feet, you may be in need of extra support. Your feet take on an extreme amount of force and pressure each day and it can lead to you having sore feet or dealing with underlying foot problems. It’s important that you consider giving your feet the extra cushioning they need by using orthotics. Your podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland in Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington, Olney, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Silver Spring, MD, can explain what orthotics can do for you and what conditions they may be able to help.
Foot Problems Orthotics Can Help With
There are various foot issues that can affect your feet and are typically caused by the structure of your feet. When you’re dealing with these issues, orthotics from our podiatrist can often help relieve some of your pain by correcting the structure of your feet and adding support where it is needed.
Orthotics can help if you spend a lot of time on your feet or you’re an athlete. This is because they add support where the most pressure is applied and can take off some of the stress that is put on your feet.
Common issues that orthotics are often recommended for include:
- Plantar fasciitis
- High arches
- Flat feet
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Heel spurs
- Bursitis
- Diabetes
It’s important to discuss your symptoms and pain with your podiatrist to see if they recommend orthotics as a way to ease some of your pain and make it easier for you to function in your favorite activities again!
Contact Our Podiatrist Today
Find out how you can ease your foot pain! Contact your podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland in Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington, Olney, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Silver Spring, MD, to learn more about orthotics and if they’re right for you. Call for more information today at (301) 924-5044 to reach the Olney, MD, office, (301) 439-0300 for Silver Spring, MD, (301) 868-7670 for Camp Springs, MD, (301) 942-8110 for Kensington, MD, and (301) 317-6800 for Laurel and Fulton, MD.