Pre-Made or OTC Orthotics
Providing proper support to the foot can alleviate and prevent most of these problems. First, you must ensure that you are wearing proper shoes. In many cases, though, more support is required than the shoe alone can provide - even the best shoes. In these cases you may want to consider either an arch support or a custom orthotic. Both arch supports and custom orthotics sit inside the shoe and provide support and/or cushion to your feet, but they are very different devices.
An over-the-counter (OTC), or pre-made orthotic is a good place to start and an
inexpensive way to discover whether or not a custom device or better footwear is
necessary. A Board Certified Pedorthist will be able to advise you what will
more likely than not work best for you, but if you don't have insurance, can't
afford a custom, or just have a few simple issues - this may be the right
solution for you.
An over-the-counter (OTC), or pre-made orthotic is a good place to start and an
inexpensive way to discover whether or not a custom device or better footwear is
necessary. A Board Certified Pedorthist will be able to advise you what will
more likely than not work best for you, but if you don't have insurance, can't
afford a custom, or just have a few simple issues - this may be the right
solution for you.