You rely on your feet every day to get from place to place, so when you develop a foot problem, it can be debilitating. Conditions such as plantar fasciitis, high or low arches, and tight tendons cause foot and heel pain and hinder your mobility. If you’re experiencing chronic foot discomfort, you should consider custom orthotics. Here, the experienced podiatrist at St. Peters Foot & Ankle: Samual T. Wood-DPM in Florissant and Saint Peters, MO, explains their benefits.

Why Should You Invest in Custom Orthotics?

1. Better Foot Support

Custom orthotics are designed to provide full support for your feet to decrease the excessive stress and impact of activities such as walking and running. Because they’re made from precise impressions taken by a foot doctor, they’re individualized for your needs.

2. Alignment Correction

Another goal of custom orthotics is to correct malalignment between your feet and legs. When foot arches are too high or too low, your ankles can turn in slightly inward or outward, putting additional stress on ankles, knees, hips, and your lower back. With their individualized structure, orthotic inserts correct the position of the ankles and prevent these alignment problems.

3. Decreased Foot Pain 

These devices target the problem areas of the feet to eliminate the source of pain points. Less stress and strain on your foot and decreased impact during activity reduce and even eliminate chronic foot pain.

4. Increased Comfort

If you’ve tried over-the-counter shoe insoles, you know how frustrating they can be. From improper fit to slippage, they can make walking or running more difficult. But custom orthotics fit perfectly and won’t slide during activities. Their superior cushioning will dramatically improve your overall comfort throughout the day. You’ll have more stamina to get more tasks done.

If you’re interested in learning more about custom orthotics and how they will treat your foot pain, turn to St. Peters Foot & Ankle. At this clinic, their board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Sam T. Wood, DPM, treats 15 common foot disorders with an overall goal of restoring function, mobility, and quality of life. To make an appointment today, call (636) 720-0190 for the Saint Peters office or (314) 921-1020 for the Florissant location. Visit his website to find out more.