The Role of Orthotics in Foot Pain Relief

The doctors of Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay can offer orthotics for foot pain to residents of Wesley Chapel, Riverview, Sun City Center, Brandon, and Zephyrhills, FL.

How Do Orthotics Provide Pain Relief?

 Foot pain is not a rare condition. It’s normal for your feet to hurt following a long day at work or other physical activities.

However, the foot pain associated with prolonged periods of activity usually dissipates after resting. If your discomfort persists after a lengthy rest period, you may be dealing with a different issue. To be more specific, there may be structural issues with your feet that are responsible for your lingering discomfort.

Addressing foot pain caused by those structural issues can be tricky. Surgery can provide a straightforward solution, but not everyone wants to go under the knife for that problem. Thankfully, orthotics are available for those issues.

Orthotics are customized shoe inserts that change how your feet are positioned when you are engaged in various activities. They adhere to your feet’s unique shape so you can move around comfortably. Expertly-made orthotics can alleviate pressure on certain parts of your foot and prevent the emergence of structural issues. The orthotics can also help you maintain balance while walking or standing.

Wearing orthotics should minimize or eliminate your chronic foot pain. Continuously using those orthotics may also remove the need for further medical intervention. Prescribed orthotics are available in Wesley Chapel, Riverview, Sun City Center, Brandon, and Zephyrhills, FL.

What Conditions Can Be Treated Using Orthotics?

 More and more people are using orthotics because they can address various foot conditions. Examples of those conditions include bunions, hammer toes, and flat feet. If you have one of those conditions, put personalized orthotics in your shoes to experience lasting relief.

Note that orthotics are helpful beyond treating structural abnormalities. They can also offer relief from musculoskeletal conditions. Using orthotics is good if you have plantar fasciitis, tendinopathy, or arthritis. Diabetic patients can also use orthotics to minimize the threat presented by neuropathy.

There Is Orthotic Help Available

 Seek orthotics for foot pain from the doctors of Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay. Make an appointment by calling one of our offices today: 

• Zephyrhills, FL, by calling (813) 788-3600
• Sun City Center, FL, by calling (813) 633-5900
• Wesley Chapel, FL, by calling (813) 788-3600
• Apollo Beach/Riverview, FL, by calling (813) 633-5900
• Valrico/Bloomingdale, FL, by calling (813) 633-5900

Call today.