Our feet take a beating everyday. Walking on uneven surfaces, putting on shoes that don’t fit properly, to walking around all day long. Are your feet sore or achy after being on your feet all day? You may need to get orthotics.
What is Orthotics?
Orthotics are inserts that go into your shoe, that help support your ankle, the arches of your feet, lower back and hips.
But how do you know if you need custom orthotics? List below are a few suggestions that you may need custom orthotics.
Pain
You may be thinking, well no kidding pain would be a common sign. Think of where your pain is though. Is the pain in your lower back, hips, or knees. If you said yes to any of these areas, you may need custom orthotics.
Orthotics will help alleviate the pain, especially if you have a musculoskeletal condition like planter fasciitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Achilles tendonitis or even bunions.
Holes in Your Shoes
Do you notice that you are going through shoes like no tomorrow? This could be caused by something called supinate or pronate (which means your foot turns outwards or rolls inwards.) If this is happening to you in may be in your best interest to looking into getting a pair of custom orthotics.
Being on Your Feet All Day Every Day
Does your job require you to walk or stand all day? Maybe you play sports or are a runner. Having a pair of custom orthotics can help you with the pain and protect you from plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the tissue that runs from the heel to the toe.)
Does This Sound Like You?
Do you see any of these signs with your feet? Getting a pair of custom orthotics might just benefit you. Your feet will thank you.
