Take Your Custom Orthotics Out for a Walk

What do you think would happen to your home, apartment or the building you work if their foundations were uneven? How smoothly would even the most expensive car drive if one of its wheels was not properly aligned? And what about those times you sat at a table that had legs of different lengths – it never stays steady.

The stability, function and effectiveness of every structure is only as good as the base that supports it.

Nowhere is that more true than with the human body. Just like an uneven foundation in a building can cause problems throughout the structure, if your shoes do not offer proper support, or there’s a problem with your natural foot function, it can put your whole body out of balance, stress your joints and be the root cause of seemingly unrelated health issues, like back pain.

Custom orthotics are designed to correct your foot function and improve your body’s alignment. Whether your feet have a natural imbalance or your shoes don’t offer the support you need, prescription orthotics will prevent the problems that can result.

Put Your Orthotics to Work

Too many people use their orthotics only occasionally, which reduces their effectiveness. Just like prescription medication, you need to use your orthotics regularly so they can efficiently improve your balance.

The more you use your orthotics, the sooner you’ll enjoy the benefits. Even wearing them around the house will help.

But it’s when you “take them out for a walk” that you’ll really begin to see an improvement.

Now that spring has finally arrived to put an end to one of the coldest winters anyone can remember, it gives you a good opportunity to get outside go for a walk.

From the Mimico Waterfront Trail to parks like King’s Mill and Raymore, we have lots of great places for walking right here in Etobicoke.

But even if you just walk around the block, putting your othotics to work will help put your body in balance.

To find out if improper foot function is the cause of some of your aches and pains, visit Healthmax Physiotherapy’s Etobicoke clinic, Contact Us or call 416-745-1400 to talk to a custom orthotics specialist. Your initial consultation is free.