Custom Foot Orthotics: Personalized Support for Healthy, Comfortable Feet
Custom foot orthotics are specially designed inserts that fit comfortably inside your shoes to provide support, reduce pain, and improve overall mobility. At Indian Harbor Chiropractic, Dr. Diana Gailes creates orthotics tailored to each patient’s unique foot structure, lifestyle, and health needs. Orthotics are used for a variety of reasons, particularly to alleviate discomfort in the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back. By redistributing pressure and improving alignment, they can help you move with greater ease and prevent further complications.
The benefits of custom orthotics extend beyond pain relief. They can reduce foot and leg discomfort, correct structural abnormalities, enhance foot and ankle function, improve gait, increase stability, and lower the risk of injuries. Orthotics also provide better positioning for the feet, contribute to healthier joints, and support long-term mobility, making everyday activities more comfortable and less strenuous.
Dr. Gailes carefully evaluates each patient’s symptoms, walking patterns, medical history, and foot structure to determine whether orthotics are appropriate. Advanced imaging, such as X-rays or MRIs, may be used to gain a precise understanding of the foot’s internal structure. Orthotics are especially beneficial for individuals experiencing back pain, arthritis, bunions, joint inflammation, flat feet, hammertoes, high arches, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, diabetes, or other conditions.
Once your custom orthotics are ready, Dr. Gailes ensures a perfect fit and provides guidance on how often to wear them. Most patients wear their orthotics whenever they wear shoes, but instructions are personalized to maximize comfort and therapeutic benefit. Adjustments or replacements can be made as needed to maintain optimal support over time.
To learn more about custom foot orthotics at Indian Harbor Chiropractic and determine if they are right for you, call the office or schedule an appointment online today. Take the first step toward healthier, more comfortable feet and improved overall mobility.
