Custom foot orthotics in Orland Park
Made to the exact contours of your feet to support your arches and ease stress on the whole body.
Custom foot orthotics are specially made devices that fit inside most shoes and match the contours of your feet precisely. They help with issues related to walking and alignment, including knee, foot, and lower back pain. By realigning the bones in the foot and ankle, they take stress off other parts of the body such as the back, neck, shoulders, and hips. In short, when your foundation is supported, the rest of the body has an easier job.
How orthotics help
Your feet carry your whole body, so small problems there ripple upward. Custom orthotics cushion the feet, support the arches, and distribute your body weight evenly across each step. That even support realigns the foot and ankle and relieves the strain that would otherwise travel up into your knees, hips, lower back, and beyond. For many people, better support underfoot means less pain higher up the chain.
Custom, not one-size-fits-all
Unlike the one-size-fits-all inserts sold at the drugstore, custom foot orthotics are made to match your feet exactly, so the support is shaped around how you actually stand and move. They fit inside most shoes, can be worn daily, and in most cases last well over a year. Custom foot orthotics can be prescribed by your chiropractor as part of your overall care.
Part of the bigger picture: orthotics work best alongside the rest of your plan. At our Orland Park office, Dr. Beekman may pair them with spinal adjustments and therapeutic exercise so your alignment improves from the ground up.
What orthotics commonly help
- Foot pain and problems with walking or alignment
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Strain carried up into the neck, shoulders, and hips
- Fallen or unsupported arches
Questions, answered
How are custom orthotics different from drugstore inserts?
One-size-fits-all inserts offer only general cushioning. Custom foot orthotics are made to match the precise contours of your feet, so they provide support tailored to how you stand and move. That customized fit is what lets them realign the foot and ankle and take stress off the rest of the body.
How long do custom orthotics last?
Custom foot orthotics fit inside most shoes and can be worn daily. In most cases they last well over a year, which makes them a durable, long-term part of your care rather than a quick fix.
How do I get a pair?
Custom foot orthotics can be prescribed by your chiropractor. Contact our office to request an appointment, and Dr. Beekman will examine your feet and alignment to determine whether orthotics would help.
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