Foot pain is a common problem, with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) reporting that roughly 77 percent of Americans experience foot pain. Often, orthotics can help reduce foot pain, helping you live life on your own terms. Family Foot and Ankle in Olney, Silver Spring, Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington, Maple Lawn, and Laurel, MD to discuss custom orthotics.
Further, the right orthotics can address more than foot pain. If your shoes are not providing enough support, for example, it could lead to pain in your lower back and elsewhere as well. Why? Your feet and legs are the foundations of your body, especially while you are walking. If weight is not being properly distributed, it could cause strain in your back and elsewhere too.
Orthotics often make sense for anyone suffering foot pain. Fact is, your shoes may simply not be providing enough support. This is true even if you’re buying high-quality shoes, and shoes designed specifically to reduce stress and strain.
Foot Pain Risk Factors
You may suffer from foot pain and improper support even if you’re young, healthy, and active. As you age, pain often becomes more common, making support perhaps even more important. Other health conditions could increase the risks of foot pain and other problems. For example, individuals who are overweight may be more prone to problems, and specifically support issues, in their feet, legs, and also back.
If you spend a lot of time on your feet, orthotics may be even more important. The more time you spend on your feet, the more you’ll rely on your feet and legs for support. Folks with jobs that involve a lot of standing and walking will especially benefit from orthotics.
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Custom Vs. Generic Orthotics
When you do decide to invest in orthotics, you’ll find that you have many options. Head to a big box store or shoe store and you might find a variety of soles you can slip into your shoes. In some cases, these soles can help reduce pain and strain.
That said, many people run into the same problem they already had: their shoes aren’t a good fit and don’t provide enough support. If you really want to relieve foot pain (and potentially pains in your back and elsewhere), you’ll want custom orthotics designed specifically for your feet.
While custom orthotics may cost a bit more, they typically offer much better value. When it comes to your health, few things are more important. The right orthotics today could save you from problems in the future.
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- Olney, MD- (301) 924-5044
- Camp Springs MD- (301) 868-7670
- Silver Spring, MD- (301) 439-0300
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