Your feet are one of the most important areas of the body, as they carry you around through your daily activities. The foot comprises 26 bones, 30 joints, and over 100 muscles, ligaments, and tendons that work cooperatively to provide balance, range of motion, and support to the upper body. Many individuals experience pain and difficulty when walking, which can affect the feet, knees, and lower back and harm one’s quality of life. Custom orthotics are specially designed insoles that match the contours of an individual’s foot to provide extra support to the body when walking. This additional support can help evenly distribute the body’s weight, realign the bones in the foot and ankle, cushion the feet, strengthen the arches, and alleviate stress from other parts of the body, such as the hips, back, neck, and shoulders. Dr. Lawrence S. Altman is an expert chiropractor who has served the areas of Fort Lee, Cliffside Park, Edgewater, and Palisades Park since 1989. Dr. Altman can recommend orthotics to help you experience life with improved comfort, health, vitality, and energy.
Patients with flat feet, high arches, running injuries, plantar fasciitis, or other related foot conditions benefit greatly from custom orthotics. Custom orthotics can also help those experiencing diabetes, arthritis, and chronic pain by relieving discomfort, reducing ligament and muscle strain, and improving mobility and stability. Custom orthotics support the connective tissues in the feet and help ease muscle fatigue caused by fallen arches and overpronation due to improper gait. Custom orthotics are highly effective for overweight patients as they help the body distribute the weight evenly and reduce the impact of extra weight on the ligaments.
High-endurance athletes and individuals who do strength training find that custom orthotics help improve overall sports performance and reduce the risk of injury. Individuals who are required to stand for long periods of the day at their workplace have tremendous stress on their feet, and custom orthotics can help reduce the stress on the body. Custom orthotics can also help reduce back pain and improve posture and stability.
In your initial visit with Dr. Altman in Fort Lee, he will thoroughly examine your legs, knees, ankles, and feet and conduct a posture and gait assessment. Dr. Altman will also examine the musculoskeletal system of your body to look for spinal misalignments that can contribute to your foot pain. If you are found to be a good candidate for custom orthotics, Dr. Altman will mold them in office and have them made for you. In most cases, well-made custom orthotics can last well over a year. If you live in Fort Lee, call today for an appointment to protect and ensure the health of your feet! (201) 886-8600