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Foot Orthotics

By: Paul E. Eckstein, D.P.M., FACFAS

The best orthotics are custom tailored devices specifically crafted to meet the needs of a particular individual. These are generally superior to the over the counter items sold in drug stores, catalogs or other retail establishments.

Often, custom foot orthotics are often made by making an impression of the foot with cast material. The impressions in the cast duplicate any misalignments or defects in the foot.

Foot orthotics are designed to relieve foot or lower body pain due to abnormal gait or to defects in your feet. You can then correct the misalignments, with instructions from your friendly podiatrist or foot specialist, with compensation and stabilization techniques. The finished orthotics are then placed in the patient’s shoes to help keep the feet in proper alignment. Orthotics can also be made to provide cushioning to increase shock absorption and pressure relief to bony prominences or sensitive areas. By controlling the foot, pain may also be relieved in the knees, hips or lower back.

Almost anyone can achieve some benefit orthotics. Orthotics can also be made to fit most types of shoes styles or sneakers. Custom orthotics are relatively quick to manufacture, typically in a few weeks. Your podiatrist or foot specialist may fabricate them to you for a variety of diagnoses.

Common Reasons Why Orthotics Are Prescribed:

Flat feet or high arch foot malalignment
Runner injuries or pain
Diabetic foot
Plantar fascitis
Heel spur syndrome
Bunions
Neuromas
Achilles tendonitis
Shin Splints
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Metatarsalgia or pain under the ball of foot
Posterior tibial tendonitis

The goals of treatment are to provide the patient with support, stability, cushioning and alignment necessary to keep the feet and lower body comfortable, healthy and pain-free.

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Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties

Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties

2450 Atlanta Highway Sute 1601
Cumming, GA 30040

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Based in Forsyth County, Georgia, Drs. Kyle and Angel Fogel of Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties, focus on achieving health and freedom from pain without the use of medications, over-the-counter remedies, or surgery. Drs. Kyle and Angela Fogel will assess your condition and provide you with a treatment tailored to your particular bone structure and musculature.


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Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

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South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita, CA 91902

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Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida

6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463

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Are you suffering from muscle or joint pain? Do you have low energy and have difficulty sleeping? Well, then you might have Fibromyalgia, which can disrupt your daily work and activities. Dr. Louis Miller based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a nutritionist and can treat the pain using holistic methods.


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Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond, WA 98052

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Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.

100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830

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South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

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MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando

132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792

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New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City, NY 10012

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Physical therapy is the prevention and management of movement disorders occurring throughout the average person's lifespan. Many disorders of the musculoskeletal system that affects the nervous system or decreases health can be treated by Physical Therapy. If you need an experienced Chiropractor, Dr. Steven Shoshany of Downtown Manhattan near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 trains should be your first option. He offers multiple treatments to thoroughly and effectively heal your pain. His extensive experience with cutting edge techniques promise some of the most refined and individualized care available.


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Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

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Treat Back and Neck Pain due to Degenerative Disc Herniations Southfield, Michigan  Eric Mintz

Eric Mintz

Detroit Insitute for Spinal Care

5600 W. Maple Road , A110
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

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Southfield, Michigan residents, who are suffering from pains in the back and neck due to Degenerative Disc Herniations, should visit Dr. Eric Mintz, DC and Detroit Insitute for Spinal Care for the best treatment in town. Suffer from these pains no longer and have your neck and back get to the full strength you deserve.


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Empowered Doctor

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Sterling, VA 20166

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Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

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Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020

Call (888) 319-4510

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Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Call (203) 242-0165

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NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.

4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th St)
Manhattan, NY 10016

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Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

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NYC, NY 10010

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Spine and Body

51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York, NY 10017

Call 212-697-3500

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Austin Chiropractic Center

Austin Chiropractic Center

6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin, Texas 78745

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