Newsletter | August 08, 2021
Dealing with foot or heel pain is difficult. Finding information about your options to heal and relieve pain should not be!
At The Travelling Podiatrist, Many of our clients especially those who are just learning about plantar fasciitis or heel spurs for the first time, have a lot of questions about what orthotics are, how they can help plantar fasciitis, how to choose the right option, and when it’s time to consider orthotics.
So, without further ado, here’s everything you ever wanted to know about orthotics!
Orthotics are non-prescription inserts designed to sit inside your shoe and support your heel and feet. They can provide support, cushioning and help prevent or relieve symptoms of a variety of conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, shin splints, knee pain and tendonitis.
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A common reason people consider foot orthotics are plantar fasciitis. This condition, which is caused by stress, lack of support, and damage to the plantar fascia (and the arch of your foot) and can make walking and other activities very painful.
Orthotics can be an important part of the equation in healing since they provide support to stabilize the heel.
Whether you’ve just recently noticed pain in your heels or feet, or you’ve been dealing with chronic pain from plantar fasciitis, now is the right time to start healing or head off symptoms from developing.
There are many choices when it comes to orthotics. All orthotics at Heel that Pain includes the patented Fascia Bar a highly effective support system that is so unique, it was the first shoe insert awarded a patent in the space of 10 years.
Wear them over the original insoles of your shoes. Then simply slide the orthotics, so that they rest well against the back of your shoe.
The time it takes for your orthotics to begin working will depend on the type you purchase as well as the unique anatomy of your foot. With Heel That Pain product, many people have an immediate reduction in heel pain from the moment they begin using them. However, others may feel a gradual decrease in pain, taking as long as a month.