Orthotics In Alliston
We are a Chiropractic clinic first, however when something supports the work we do that is also spine healthy, why not offer orthotics, too? Orthotics work very well in conjunction with Chiropractic care. Conditions that are slow to respond with chiropractic care alone often benefit from the addition of these fabulous custom made foot devices. Orthotics are very helpful in treating conditions such as plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and others.
A Strong Foundation
The health of your feet has a huge impact on your spine and everything above them. Small foot problems can significantly alter the way you support your body weight affecting your spine, hips, knees and the way you walk. Sometimes proper support for your pelvis and feet is what is needed to help ‘hold’ your adjustments.
Dr. Kent has been prescribing orthotics since 1999. He will examine your foot and the way it moves by having you walk over a gait pressure mat resulting in a real-time picture or metascan; this, combined with a thermal scan is how custom foot orthotics are manufactured. If you have wondered if orthotics are right for you, call us to set up your free foot exam and you can decide from there.
Fun Foot Facts
- Nearly a quarter of all bones in our bodies are in our feet. There are 26-foot bones in each of your feet.
- Your two feet have 250,000 sweat glands that are capable of producing half a pint of sweat in a single day.
- Feet are one of the most ticklish parts of the body.
- Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common forms of foot pain. It affects more than 2 million people a year.
- The average person will walk over 100,000 miles in their lifetime, more than four times around the world.
- Women have four times as many foot problems than men! Blame it on fancy, ill-fitting footwear.
