When you think of the word orthotics, chances are that you may think of either shoes that aren’t very fashionable or things that you put into your shoes that may not feel comfortable. But this isn’t the case. Custom orthotics are something that have helped a lot of people and they offer quite a few benefits. Below we are going to look at the five main benefits of custom orthotics below to show you what they can do for you. Comfort – If you are always on your feet, custom orthotics can help you with standing, walking and running...

Orthotics are custom-made inserts that are placed in your shoes to correct or help abnormal or irregular walking. Technicalities aside, they bring the ground to your foot/feet, so your body doesn’t have to overcompensate and risk injury. If you find yourself struggling with any of the following problems, orthotics might be the answer. Reasons for being prescribed orthotics: Frequent ankle sprains Chronic heel, knee, and/or lower back pain One side of the bottom of your shoe wears out faster than the other Toes are not straight Feet point inward or unreasonably outward when you walk Instead of going through...

If you have a job that requires you to spend a great deal of time on your feet every day, such as teaching or sales, you may experience excruciating pain in your feet, ankles and legs.  In general, this kind of pain is caused by two main factors:  lack of proper support in your shoes and incorrect posture. If you find that you are experiencing this kind of pain, the first thing to do is examine the shoes that you are wearing to work each day.  If you’re lucky, you may find that they are simply low in support...