Custom orthotics provide support tailored to your foot structure and needs, but how do you know if you need them? The team at Stuto Foot Specialist Podiatry in Brooklyn Heights, NY, including Dr. Steven Stuto, shares seven signs below.

1. You Live in Chronic Pain

When there is an issue with your foot structure or the shoes you wear, it can lead to various types of pain. These can include issues such as corns and calluses, as well as foot and heel pain, ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain, back pain, and even headaches. This is because a lack of proper support makes the whole body endure stress it’s not designed to endure.

2. You Have High or Fallen Arches

Any type of arch issue can lead to pain as well as ankle instability. If you have high arches or flat feet, visit Stuto Foot Specialist Podiatry in Brooklyn Heights, NY, for custom foot orthotics and support, as well as information from Dr. Stuto.

3. You’re Having Balance or Posture Issues

Your feet are responsible for the entire weight of your body. Arch issues, ankle instability, overpronation, and other foot problems can lead to balance issues, tripping, and falling. These issues can also impact your posture, which can lead to additional medical conditions.

4. Your Feet or Ankles Swell

Have you noticed your feet or ankles swelling recently? It may be due to an injury or a lack of proper support for your activities. Custom orthotic devices and other treatment methods can address the underlying issue.

5. You’ve Been Diagnosed with an Injury or Condition in the Lower Leg, Foot, or Ankle

Sprains, fractures, and other injuries often need additional support to heal and keep you moving properly. Issues like bursitis and arthritis can also benefit from custom support, as it helps take pressure off the joints.

6. Your Shoes Are Wearing Out Differently

If you take your shoes off one night and realize that one is wearing down differently than the other, it’s a good sign that something is impacting how you walk and how your weight is distributed. The same is true if you notice that both shoes are wearing down more quickly than they did before.

7. You’re an Athlete or Physically Active

Athletes and physically active people put their bodies, including their feet and joints, through more work than the average person. Custom foot orthotic devices can help reduce the impact and prevent injuries.

If any of the signs above apply to you, visit Dr. Stuto at Stuto Foot Specialist Podiatry in Brooklyn Heights, NY, to determine if custom orthotics are right for you. Call (718) 624-7537 to schedule an appointment today.