Common Problems
Most people spend some time of their day either standing or walking, and this may be very painful for them if they suffer from a foot-related problem like bunions, plantar fasciitis, or flatness of feet. While some of these foot pain-causing problems like flat feet are hereditary, other problems may be caused by wearing the wrong type of footwear, overuse of feet due to physical activities like running, jogging, being overweight, old age, and walking on surfaces without footwear.
Most people who are suffering from foot pain will contact a podiatrist who will be able to recommend custom orthotics for flat feet and suitable orthotic shoe inserts.
Treatment Options
While the doctor treating the foot pain, may recommend some medicines, ointments to treat the foot pain and recommend lifestyle changes, he or she will usually also ask the patient to get suitable orthotic inserts for shoes made to alleviate the food pain. These shoe inserts are custom designed by the foot doctor for the patient after taking the dimensions of the foot which is in pain and designing suitable inserts to alleviate the pain. The orthotic insoles will reduce the pressure or stress on the foot area which is in pain, and the material is specially selected to maximize the comfort of the patient.
Bunion Cause & Treatment
A bunion is a bony projection that is found at the joint which is found at the base of the big toe on the foot, which is often painful. Some of the causes of bunions on feet are pressing the large toe, against the second toe of the foot, usually caused by wearing tight shoes, high heels, stress, injuries of the foot, due to hereditary factors.
Other than wearing comfortable well-fitting shoes which are not tight, the patient can use customized bunion orthotics to reduce the pain experienced and cure the bunion.
The doctor will design suitable bunion orthotics and teach the patient how to use them to reduce or eliminate the bunions.
Flat Feet Cause & Treatment
The feet of a person, is said to be flat if the foot arches are not providing the necessary support to the feet either partially or completely. While some people have feet that are flat due to hereditary factors, others find that their feet are flat due to aging or damage to their tissues. If not treated, this problem can adversely affect the other joints in the body like the knee, ankles, hips as the stress of carrying the weight of the body are transmitted.
So it is important to get custom orthotic insoles made for flat feet, incorporating the arches so that the feet get the required support. In some cases, if the flatness of feet is not treated other tissues of the foot may also be affected. Speak to your podiatrist whether you need a pair of custom-made flat feet insoles before going out to get one.
Plantar Fasciitis Cause & Treatment
The plantar fascia is the tissue that connects the toes to the heel bone, and this tissue can get inflamed due to a number of reasons resulting in plantar fasciitis.
Some of the reasons are walking or running for a long period of time, aging, obesity, and wearing footwear without cushions. Since the condition can be painful and will get aggravated if not treated, it is recommended that the patient consults a doctor specializing in foot pain, to get suitable plantar fasciitis orthotic insoles made for the patient. The orthotics will provide the necessary cushioning for the foot, to reduce the stress on the tissues. According to recent studies, insoles for plantar fasciitis proved to be an effective treatment.