Custom Orthotics For Heel Pain
Heel pain is one of the most common reasons why patients seek help from our foot care specialists at Precision Foot and Ankle Centers. Of the numerous causes for heel pain, unsupported feet from irregular foot mechanics are often the primary culprit. One way podiatrists can help patients achieve heel pain relief is through creating custom orthotics to place inside footwear.
There are two main types of custom orthotics that can be prescribed to ease heel pain:
Functional orthotics, which are typically made from a rigid material and provide improvements in foot mechanics to correct abnormal foot movements.
Accommodative orthotics, which are made from softer materials to provide extra support and cushioning for conditions like neuromas and ulcers.
How can custom orthotics help?
Correct improper foot mechanics due to structural abnormalities such as flat arches, bunions, and hammertoes
Provide more support and shock absorption
Control motion of the foot to improve your gait
Protect and prevent feet from injuries
Alleviate pain
Decrease muscle fatigue
Reduce need to for more drastic treatments like surgeries
Precision Foot and Ankle Centers use advanced 3D imaging to create customized orthotics that are tailored to your individual feet. We use the most advanced and precise methods to evaluate your feet and then design and create your custom orthotics. Therefore, they improve foot and ankle function significantly more than a generic shoe insert.
In many cases, the use of these custom orthotics is sufficient to decrease heel pain and discomfort associated with conditions such as plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis. They can also help to relieve other podiatric issues like bunions, arthritic feet, diabetes-related pain, and shin splints.
We can help
Dr. Eric M. Feit and his team of board-certified podiatrists at Precision Foot and Ankle Centers serves the Los Angeles, Torrance, and San Pedro areas and uses the most advanced technologies and expertise to provide compassionate, individualized care to all of their patients. From infants to seniors, our foot care specialists perform comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and surgeries for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. For more information or to schedule an appointment at any of our locations, contact us!