Because of the tendency of most individuals to collapse in our shoes, we commonly advise nearly everyone wear supplemental arch supports in their shoes, s
lippers, athletic footwear, training shoes and cleats. Orthotics, or at least foam arch supports have been repeatedly effective in curing pain and mechanical dysfunction.
Mechanically adding height to the navicular bone at the medial arch changes the functional position of the foot, knee and hip, and dramatically prevents many common problems. Gradually, as the body adjusts to corrective changes, stresses change and any resultant pain subsides. The problem will continue or return if left uncorrected.
Wear arch supports if you are standing, exercising, shopping, working and always at home. A number of products are available in stores near you. Go to our website for links to information about invaluable and inexpensive arch supports, which are available at a variety of stores near you.
Everyone should wear supplemental arch supports in their shoes, slippers, athletic footwear, training shoes and cleats. Orthotics, or at least foam arch supports have been repeatedly effective in curing pain and dysfunction of foot, ankle, knee, hip and back.
Arch supports reduce the degree of:
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Flat feet or falling arches (pes planus)
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Foot pronation
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Ankle eversion
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Q angles at the knee (valgus)
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Uneven hips (pelvic obliquity)
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Lumbar scoliosis.
Mechanically adding height to the navicular bone at the medial arch changes the functional position of the foot, knee and hip, and dramatically reduces, and prevents most problems. Residual pain can take a few weeks to go away, but the problem will not get better if left uncorrected. Leg and back pain sufferers benefit from supplemental arch supports and orthotics. Even if you only stand all day, arch supports will control pain and manage many progressive problems that we commonly treat.
