Living with foot pain isn’t fun. Maybe you spend long hours standing at work, or maybe you have a chronic condition like arthritis that makes your feet ache. Whatever the cause of your pain, foot problems can limit your life.
Nearly everyone experiences foot pain from time to time. But for nearly four in 10 Americans, that pain is so severe, it keeps them from their daily activities.
You don’t have to settle for painful feet, and you don’t have to turn to invasive procedures to find relief. At The Foot & Ankle Specialists, Lisa Burson, DPM and Joe Aoun, DPM offer orthotics to relieve pain, support your feet, and improve your health.
Orthotics are medical devices designed to optimize your foot mechanics. When you wear orthotics, they gently align your bones, muscles, and tendons to correct irregularities in the way you walk and stand.
There are two types of orthotics: over-the-counter and custom. Over-the-counter orthotics provide extra support for your feet without the cost of custom orthotics. We offer Betterform orthotics at The Foot & Ankle Specialists, and Dr. Lisa Burson, DPM and Dr. Joe Aoun, DPM evaluate your feet to help you determine which are the best fit for you.
Although over-the-counter orthotics can relieve pain and make shoes more comfortable, custom orthotics correct biomechanical issues at the source to improve your foot health. Custom orthotics may be rigid or soft, depending on your foot problems.
Custom orthotics are made off-site. We take molds of your feet in the office, and those molds are used to develop customized orthotics for you. Once your orthotics are in, we call you, and you come in to be fitted.
Rigid orthotics offer support for feet, ankles, legs, and the entire body. They can relieve discomfort that stems from flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and other types of foot pain. Soft orthotics offer more cushion, making them a good option for bunions and calluses.
Orthotics are available in half- and full-length styles. In many cases, orthotic inserts fit into the shoes you already wear every day, but sometimes, orthotic shoes may be a better solution than removable shoe inserts.
Foot pain can keep you from living an active lifestyle, but the pain rarely stops there. Untreated foot pain can spread to your ankles, legs, hips, and back, quickly affecting your overall wellbeing.
Orthotics correct mechanical issues to improve foot health, and you might be surprised that you feel less pain and fatigue throughout your body. Dr. Lisa Burson, DPM and Dr. Joe Aoun, DPM may recommend orthotics if you have:
Orthotics could also be part of your recovery plan if you’ve had foot surgery. Even if you only wear them temporarily, orthotics can support your feet and reduce post-surgical pain as you heal.
If you’re bothered by foot pain or or aching legs, orthotics could be a solution for your discomfort. Schedule your orthotics consultation at The Foot & Ankle Specialists online, or call today.
