5 Reasons Why Custom Orthotics Work Better Than Generic

 

Custom orthotics have been proven to work much better than the generic made inserts that you can buy at the drug store. There are many reasons you should get your foot orthotics from a SW Calgary chiropractic clinic - Here are some of them:

1. Getting the right fit

Over-the-counter shoe inserts cannot possibly fit every type of shoe you wear. Orthotic inserts deliver the best results when they are custom-designed with both your feet and your footwear in mind. Getting custom orthotics in SW Calgary for your feet also means you won’t need to trim excess material to fit narrow heels or worry about too tight of a fit as with one-size-fits-all inserts.

The shoes you wear at work fit very differently from the athletic shoes you wear when you run or go to the gym. A chiropractor takes both your shoes and the needs of your body into consideration when developing your custom orthotics.

2. Addressing multiple issues at once

Shoe inserts need to address several issues to be effective. Makers of retail shoe inserts design them for the masses. Even though you can choose from several varieties, they are still very generic.

You have specific needs — such as with your toes, arch, heel area or a combination of these — and custom orthotics in SW Calgary are designed to address all of your foot issues adequately. A custom-designed insert provides support where you need reinforcement and cushion where you need comfort.

3. Providing critical balance for athletes

Custom orthotic inserts work to relieve pain and provide proper support for your body. But athletes need additional benefits in their shoe inserts.

Imbalance can affect an athlete’s performance and have damaging effects on the body. Proper balance improves agility, while imbalance can lead to ankle injuries and injuries from falls.

Athletes using custom foot orthotics in SW Calgary show significant improvement in their balance over those who used rehabilitation exercise alone.

4. Relieving ankle pain

Your feet are the foundation of your skeletal structure. Imbalance and lack of proper support to your feet affect the ankle joint above them.

Orthotic inserts, when customized for your feet and body, provide stability to your ankles, reducing pain. This stable foundation relieves stress on the joints above your feet, which is caused by an insufficient amount of support.

5. Improving circulation for diabetics

The fluctuation in blood sugar that comes with diabetes can damage nerves and blood vessels in your feet. People with diabetes have an increased risk of disease, infection and injury to their feet as a result.

Custom-fitted orthotics can improve the circulation in your feet, and they help prevent medical issues such as neuropathy and foot tissue damage in people with diabetes.

Your chiropractor can discuss the benefits of customized orthotic inserts with you. During your fitting appointment, we address your overall health, any pain or problems with your feet and mobility and also what types of shoes you wear.

Using over-the-counter shoe inserts can sometimes create more problems than they solve. Don’t waste money on inserts that weren’t designed to fit you. Schedule a consultation for custom foot orthotics today.