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 and that switching to a higher-quality shoe will help to alleviate the pain you feel. However, if you feel that your shoes should already offer sufficient support, but you’re still in pain, you may want to consider looking into orthotics.
Orthotics are inserts that are specifically designed to lend extra support to your feet, while helping to correct your posture. While it is entirely possible to walk down to the corner drugstore and find a variety of insoles on sale there, you would be better served by coming in to our office and being given a custom-fitted orthotic device. This provides you with support that is tailored to your body. It also allows you the chance to consult with us, and allows us to determine which orthotics will provide you with the most relief. These benefits will not be found by simply reading the back of a package of insoles, guessing which ones are right for you and then hoping you made the right choice.
When you are ready for orthotics that will truly help to relieve the pain of being on your feet all day, look for a trusted chiropodist or foot clinic near you. They can help you live an active, healthy lifestyle—one that is free from pain, by finding the perfect orthotics for your situation.
