Prescription Orthotics

What Are Orthotics?

Orthotics are shaped insoles placed inside shoes with the purpose of restoring natural foot movement. This is necessary when the natural balance of our lower body has been disrupted by, for instance, over-pronation.

Many common complaints such as heel pain, knee pain and lower back pain can be caused by poor foot mechanics.

Why Should I See a Chiropractor For Orthotics?

Jamie Fraser-Nash at the Amethyst Chiropractic Clinic is trained in fitting custom orthotics and can determine if you require orthotics. Chiropractors treat the whole body and can determine how the use of orthotics can complement our treatments, for example, a back, hip, knee or ankle problem.

Many clinics charge in excess of £200 to £300 for tailor made orthotics, however at the Amethyst Chiropractic Clinic we endeavor to keep the cost down so more people who need them can afford them . Our present price for a pair of orthotics is £80.00 which includes assessment, measuring and heat mould fitting to your shoes.

Why Do you need Orthotics?

Orthotics allow joints to be aligned correctly and promote efficient transmission of the forces of standing, walking, jogging, running and jumping.

And as a result a foot orthotic therefore helps to:

  • Reduce pain
  • Provide support
  • Prevent or halt the development of foot deformity
  • Provide better positioning
  • Relieve pressure on a certain area of the foot
  • Improve the overall biomechanical function of the foot
  • Improve pelvic alignment
  • Reduce lower limb torsion and stress on the knees

We can use foot orthotics to improve posture and accommodate for leg length discrepancy. At the Amethyst Chiropractic Clinic we are able to offer a Complete Posture Assessment, gait analysis and ICB-Medical Foot Control Orthotics.

In Summary

Each foot is an engineering masterpiece. The foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. We tend to take this for granted until something goes wrong and we develop pain.

Biomechanical problems affecting the feet can increase stresses within the foot structures and the surrounding soft tissues, creating localised pain in the feet and ankles as well as problems in the lower limbs, knees, hips and back. These increased constant stresses accelerate premature wear and tear (osteoarthritis) in these joints. All this is preventable by correcting the bodies alignment from the foundation (FEET) up with prescription orthotics.

For more information and an appointment please ask us when you attend for care or telephone 01202 699581.

01202 699 581

6 Plantation Road,
Poole,
Dorset BH17 9LL