Common Foot Problems and How Orthotics Can Help
posted: Jan. 19, 2024.
You depend so much on your feet, so any pain can greatly interfere with just about every aspect of your daily activities. A variety of common foot problems can cause not just discomfort but can lead to serious complications if left untreated. But your Waldorf, Clinton, and California, MD, podiatrist may be able to help relieve your pain and treat any underlying issues, and a common treatment method is the use of orthotics. You can learn more about the benefits of orthotics by reaching out to Dr. Justin Pointer and Dr. Nishani Kuruppu of Southern Maryland Foot and Ankle.
Orthotics
Custom orthotics are prescribed by your podiatrist to treat several foot, leg, and sometimes back problems. They are usually not prescribed on their own, but are often part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
The goals of orthotics treatment include correcting foot deformities, helping your feet to function better, providing better support, and reducing the risk of injury or re-injury.
Common Conditions
Whether you have high arches or low arches your podiatrist may prescribe orthotics to provide you with better support and lessen the likelihood of developing complications.
Orthotics can also help if you suffer from plantar fasciitis, hammer toes, or bunions, to provide relief and to prevent the condition from worsening.
Although it's not always possible, they can also help prevent the need for more invasive treatments, like surgery.
There are several other conditions that can treated with the use of custom orthotics, visit your podiatrist's office to learn more.
Orthotics in Waldorf, Clinton, and California, MD
Orthotics aren't just shoe inserts, they can take different forms and be made of a variety of materials to address the conditions they are made to treat.
Explore the many benefits of orthotics treatment, schedule a consultation with Dr. Pointer and Dr. Kuruppu of Southern Maryland Foot and Ankle by dialing (301) 843-9581 to reach the Waldorf, MD, office, (301) 868-3899 for Clinton, MD, and (301) 690-6044 for California, MD.