Custom orthotics can help because the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day.

Custom orthotics are medical inserts for your shoes that correct the way you stand, walk or run. The way you walk might be the reason you are experiencing a variety of symptoms.  Some common reasons our health care professionals prescribe custom orthotics are:

Arch or Heel pain: 26%
Lower Back or Hip Pain: 20%
Knee pain: 12%
Fore foot pain: 9%
Pain in the big toe: 8%'

Other reason to get checked for custom orthotic arch support are: plantar fascia, bunions, calluses, sore or tired feet, runners knee, shin splints and heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, hip, achilles, shin, heel pain or foot arch pain, IT band syndrome and more.

When you are running, the pressure on your feet can be three or four times your body weight. Even walking can produce more pressure than the sum of your body weight.  Custom orthotics or insoles can ensure that you disperse those forces evenly.

Proper shoe support is a very important aspect of foot health because the continuous stress and strain over time causing injury and strain to other parts of your body.

Lack of proper care, ill-fitting shoes and general foot neglect are responsible for the majority of problems. It's important to understand your feet have direct impact on the rest of your body and support you with each step. A small abnormality in foot function can have a large impact on joints higher up in the body, causing pain and discomfort.

Remember, help is near to home. If you are concerned about your feet or considering custom orthotics or insoles. At MyHealth here in Mississauga you can count on us.  We look forward to evaluate your health and offer you the best treatment or alternatives. We are conveniently located in Streetsville Village in Mississauga.

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