Prevent Heel Spurs, bunions, general foot pain with arch supports

Article by: Jessica Martin

Foot care orthotics are appliances or devices which are used on the foot to correct and ultimately help cure biomechanically related foot problems. During normal walking, the heels of the feet swing back and forth very slightly. However, if the heel swings too far over a period of time, the foot may be flattening too much in its movement, thereby stressing and weakening the foot region. Over time, many foot problems can result from this flattening of the foot and weakening of this part of the body. Among the foot problems that foot care orthotics helps cure are heel pain (otherwise known as heel spurs), bunions, and general foot pain.

Heel pain is usually a sign of heel spur, also known as planter fasciitis

Heel pain is normally caused by a biomechanical imbalance which over time creates tension in the planter fascia region of the foot, eventually causing pain in the heel. Spurs of the heel are soft calcium deposits that result from inflammation and tension in the planter fascia region of the foot. The heel spur itself does not cause pain. Instead, the heel spur is an indication that a patient may have planter fascilitis. Since heel spurs is mainly caused by improper biomechanics while walking, heel spur may actually be a repetitive stress disorder, similar to carpal tunnel in the wrists. The most common indication of heel spur is an acute pain in the heel region when first getting up in the morning.

Prevent Heel Spur to start with!

Bunions can be prevented by wearing arch supports in the form of Spenco insoles. A bunion is a condition that is usually caused by wearing narrow, high-heeled shoes, leading to the big toe pointing towards the second toe. As the condition worsens the patient will need to get a bunionectomy, where a doctor removes the bunion and straightens the toe. Wearing arch supports in the form of Spenco insoles is an excellent preventative measure to avoid developing bunions on the feet.

Spenco insoles are a very effective form of foot care orthotics. Spenco insoles use a soft and flexible arch cushion to absorb the shock and impact that our feet experience in daily life. These machine washable insoles are helpful for people with very flat feet, a condition which can lead to heel spur.