Good posture and good body alignment is very important for good health. Good posture creates more energy when you aren’t fighting against gravity on a daily basis. It creates balance which can effectively take stress off your joints and your spine. Just like a house needs a solid foundation to have a good effect on the rest of the house structure, your body needs a solid foundation, which starts with the feet and ankles. If your feet are out of alignment or don’t have the support they need, this can travel up your body and create great imbalances.
What are the indications that you may benefit from orthotic support? Here are signs that you may need orthotics:
- You have foot pain and swelling during and after everyday activities, like walking and standing.
- You have sharp heel pain, especially first thing in the morning, which may indicate plantar Fasciitis.
- You have flat feet or high arches that cause foot pain or inward rolling of your foot ( over pronation ).
- You have balance issues or falls due to collapsed arches.
- The wear and tear on your shoes is uneven.
- You have foot complications from diabetes.
Semiahmoo Wellness Centre offers custom orthotic casting to support all three arches of the foot. Custom made orthotics are specially made devices that provide the right cushion and support for your feet. Custom orthotics are inserts that fit in your shoes.
If you feel you might benefit from a pair of custom orthotics phone the clinic at 604-535-4003.
