Did you know that issues with your feet can cause problems with your back?
This is due to imbalances in your walking, and if you do enough walking, especially as you grow older, this can produce greater and greater pains and discomfort over time.
This is why orthotic support is important for correcting these imbalances.
Who knew helping your feet could help your whole body?
- Can orthotics fix back pain?
- Can orthotics help nerve pain?
- Do orthotics help with sciatica?
- Will orthotics help spinal stenosis?
Can orthotics fix back pain?
Yes, custom orthotics are designed to support and cushion your heel, toes, and whole foot, reducing pain and discomfort in your back resulting from foot issues. As the orthotics support your feet, they support muscle alignment throughout your body.
Can orthotics help nerve pain?
There are some cases in which orthotics can help relieve nerve pain, including conditions such as Morton’s neuroma, neuropathy, and tarsal tunnel syndrome.
Orthotics help neuropathy by:
- Improving balance and alignment
- Absorbing shock
- Relieving pressure
- Protecting from nerve friction
Do orthotics help with sciatica?
Custom orthotics can help treat sciatica symptoms by providing cushioning, evenly distributing weight, and improving your posture. Combined with exercise and stretching, shoe inserts can go a long way in symptom relief.
Will orthotics help spinal stenosis?
Some orthotic devices that are helpful for treating spinal stenosis include:
- Trunk Orthosis: Helps patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
- Custom Orthotics: Stabilizes and supports foot alignment that affects arms and legs
- Spinal Orthoses: Protects muscles and joints, helps malformations, and limits over-extension
Custom-Fitted Orthotics with Pongratz
At Pongratz, we provide custom-fitted orthotics for treating many conditions, including lower back pain. If you’re looking for your first orthotic specialist or you’re dissatisfied with your current one, we’d be happy to help. Give us a call today for a consultation, and we’ll see how we can best serve you.
