Can orthotics work for back pain? This is a common question confronted by Podiatrists daily. The answer is a complicated Yes and No. If you are suffering from severe back pain such as a slipped disc, arthritis of the spine, or any structural deformity, orthotics will not cure your back pain. Ideally, orthotics should be …
Pregnancy can be painful and cause added stress to your feet. If you have conditions such as a bunion or plantar fasciitis before pregnancy, the pregnancy will only aggravate your foot conditions. Due to your pregnancy, your options for treating your foot pain during pregnancy are limited. One way to treat foot pain during pregnancy …
What are the best orthotics for Back Pain that are available for purchase? Well, in an ideal world you can see a Podiatrist and have a pair of orthotics made specifically for your feet. These custom orthotics can cost anywhere between $200-$600. Occasionally these orthotics are covered by insurance. If your custom orthotics are covered …
New Balance has launched a line of orthotics or insoles which are available on Amazon. There are a full selection of insoles for different problems. As a Podiatrist I decided to give my two cents on which New Balance orthotic I think would be best for Plantar Fasciitis. The problem with a plantar fasciitis tends …
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New Balance has recently launched an orthotic and insole line. There are multiple different kinds and brands of insoles for which they offer. Choosing the right insole or orthotic from New Balance for individual problems can be difficult. The question I get commonly is: what New Balance orthotic is best for flat feet. Remember in …
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You suffer from foot pain while you play soccer or after playing soccer. Everybody tells you the same thing “wear some orthotics.” But there are hundreds of orthotics on the market. Which do you choose? There is not a “best” orthotic for soccer players. Every soccer player’s problem is different and will benefit from different orthotics. Now first you need a soccer cleat that will tolerate an orthotic. All …
You suffer from foot pain while you play lacrosse or after playing lacrosse. Everybody tells you the same thing “wear some orthotics.” But there are hundreds of orthotics on the market. Which do you choose? There is not a “best” orthotic for lacrosse players. Every lacrosse player’s problem is different and will benefit from different orthotics. Now first you need a lacrosse cleat that will tolerate an orthotic. All …
You suffer from foot pain while you play softball or after playing softball. Everybody tells you the same thing “wear some orthotics.” But there are hundreds of orthotics on the market. Which do you choose? There is not a “best” orthotic for softball players. Every softball player’s problem is different and will benefit from different orthotics. Now first you need a softball cleat that will tolerate an orthotic, all you …
You suffer from foot pain while you play baseball or after playing baseball. Everybody tells you the same thing “wear some orthotics.” But there are hundreds of orthotics on the market. Which do you choose? There is not a “best” orthotic for baseball players. Every baseball player’s problem is different and will benefit from different orthotics. Now first you need a baseball cleat that will tolerate an orthotic, all you …
You suffer from foot pain while you play football or after playing football. Everybody tells you the same thing “wear some orthotics.” But there are hundreds of orthotics on the market, which do you choose? There is not a “best” orthotic for football players. Every football player’s problem is different and will benefit from different orthotics. Now first you need a football cleat that will tolerate an orthotic. Here …
You suffer from foot pain while you play baseball or after playing Volleyballl. Everybody tells you the same thing “wear some orthotics.” But there are hundreds of orthotics on the market, which do you choose? There is not a “best” orthotic for volleyball players. Every volleyball player’s problem is different and will benefit from different orthotics. Now first you need a volleyball shoe that will tolerate an orthotic. All you need is …
Custom orthotics are like glass for your feet. Whether you suffer from plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, or flat feet, custom orthotics can be a godsend. Typically, custom orthotics are made and bought at the Podiatrist’s office. However, physical therapists and pedorthoists do custom orthotics, as well. The greatest variant in custom orthotics is the cost, they …
A common question asked by people of Podiatrists is can I wear my orthotics with my sandals? Which is understandable since you spend 100’s of dollars on orthotics in some cases. The answer with most sandals is no. But recently the company Aetrex created a sandal termed Aetrex Alyssa comfort sandals. This looks like a …
Can a person make their own custom orthotics? The answer is yes and no. The best way to make custom orthotics is to have a Podiatrist make a cast of your foot, and send it to a certified orthotic lab. Some Podiatrists utilize a gait scan to make an orthotic. Also Dr. Scholl’s has something similar …
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Soccer is an athletic competition requiring a great deal of athleticism. Foot, heel pain, or even flat feet can be debilitating to the best players. One of the reasons to wear orthotics is to help with the pain. However, few orthotics are designed with the athletes in mind, and specifically the soccer player. Below I …
Golfers suffer from a full range of painful foot conditions for which they wear and utilize orthotics. Golfers on a daily basis suffer pain and discomfort, whether it is from flatfeet, bunions, plantar fascists, achilles tendinitis or heel pain. Below I have made a list of the best orthotics for golfers. I provide a description and …
Flat feet is a chronic condition that can cause people a great deal of pain and discomfort. There is no sure fire treatment for flat feet, and no magic cure. However, there are devices that can help treat a patient or person suffering from flat feet and they are orthotics. What orthotics will not do …
Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spur syndrome is a common condition that afflicts a great deal of society. Shoe inserts, orthotics or insoles are a simple way to reduce the pain caused by plantar fascitis or heel spur syndrome. What you are looking for in an orthotic or insole when you have plantar fasciitis is an …
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