Orthotics are a great way to help with issues related to walking and alignment, including knee, foot, and lower back pain. They can help to realign the bones in the foot and ankle, and take stress off other parts of the body, such as the back, neck, shoulders, and hips. Custom foot orthotics also cushion your feet, provide comfort, support your arches, and evenly distribute your body weight to eliminate pressure on your feet.
Dr. Kuntz is a Medicare certified, licensed orthotic fitter. He will take a careful history of your condition and perform an examination of your feet, he will watch you walk and observe your gait mechanics, if necessary x-rays can be taken. After a scan of your feet is taken custom orthotics will be designed for you and milled at Anodyn labs to fit your feet and correct your issues. We also carry orthopedic shoes which can be custom ordered to perfectly fit your feet and health condition.
Custom orthotics purchased at large chains like the good feet store or through a podiatrist can cost over a $1000. We can fit you for a pair of orthotics for as little as $350. Some insurance companies will help cover part of this cost. Medicare covered patients with type 1 diabetes diagnosis are eligible for three pairs of orthotics and one pair of orthopedic shoes every year.
How Do Orthotics Work?
Custom foot orthotics are specially-made devices that fit inside most shoes. They match the contours of your feet precisely, and are designed for the way you move.
Orthotics can help anyone with discomfort relating to walking, or imbalances in the body that are known to cause related pain. A tremendous benefit of custom orthotics is that they can be worn on a daily basis and utilized during most activities.
Custom orthotics can be prescribed by your chiropractor, and last well over a year in most cases. While over-the-counter shoe inserts are available at most drugstores, they lack the custom-built precision of a prescription orthotic. These ‘one-size-fits-all’ inserts rarely match your feet well, or provide the customized support you need.
Interested in incorporating orthotics into your treatment plan? Contact your trusted chiropractor and schedule an appointment to discuss how custom orthotics might ease your discomfort.