Do you suffer from foot, ankle, leg, or back pain? Prescription shoe inserts called orthotics could ease your pain. The podiatrists at Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland, Dr. Michael Frank, Dr. Marc Goldberg, and Dr. Adam Lowy, offer orthotics at their Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, and Kensington, MD, offices.
How do orthotics relieve pain?
If your feet aren't perfectly balanced and supported, the alignment of your entire body can be affected. In fact, issues with your feet could be the source of a nagging backache or aching knees. Orthotics support and cushion your feet, keep them properly aligned, and reduce movement and pressure. Improving the alignment of your feet can also improve your balance and prevent falls.
Orthotics aren't a one-size-fits-all solution but are designed to address your specific foot issues. Your Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, or Kensington foot doctor will examine your feet and take a look at the way you walk before providing a diagnosis. If you have a foot issue that can be helped by orthotics, he'll take a few measurements and create an impression of your foot that will be used to create your custom orthotics.
What conditions can orthotics help?
In addition to reducing foot, ankle, knee, hip, or back pain, orthotics can be helpful if you suffer from:
- Flat foot
- Diabetic ulcers
- Excessive pronation or supination (Your feet turn too far inward or outward.)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Bone spurs
- Bunions
- Arthritis
- Heel pain
- Achilles tendonitis
- A foot imbalance or birth defect
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Retrocalcaneal bursitis
- Stone bruise
In addition to relieving pain, orthotics can help you avoid injuries if you're an athlete. Aligning and balancing your foot may reduce your risk of shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and other conditions.
Would you like to find out if orthotics offer a simple solution for your pain? Call your Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, and Kensington, MD, podiatrists to arrange your visit. You can reach Dr. Michael Frank, Dr. Marc Goldberg, and Dr. Adam Lowy of Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland by calling (301) 924-5044 for the Olney office, (301) 868-7670 for the Camp Springs/Clinton office, (301) 439-0300 for the Silver Spring offices, or (301) 942-8110 for the Kensington office.