Spenco Insoles: a form of foot care orthotics that can help prevent and cure foot problems

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 region in the body. Among the foot problems that foot care orthotics like Spenco Insoles helps cure are heel pain, corns, Morton's neuroma, and issues resulting from wearing women's shoes or high-heels.

Spenco inserts are a very effective form of foot care orthotics.

A Spenco insole uses 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 who prefer a more flexible insole solution.

Insoles are a very effective remedy for heel pain.

Heel pain is usually a sign of heel spurs, also known as planter fasciitis. Heel spurs are 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.

Corns are an advanced form of calluses. A callus is a piece of skin that gets thick after repetitive exposure. Over time, after a callus accumulates dead cells at it center it becomes a corn. Wearing insoles by Spenco can greatly reduce your risk of developing corns on the feet.

Wearing foot care orthotics like insoles made by Spenco are an excellent preventative measure from contracting Morton's neuroma. Although the cause of Morton's neuroma is not definitive podiatrists believe it is caused by flat feet and/or the long term use of high-heels. Morton's neuroma is a condition where the nerve between the third and fourth toe becomes enlarged, causing pain in this region of the body. Spenco orthotics greatly help prevent this condition.

Long term use of high-heeled shoes can cause a myriad of foot problems.

High-heels help contribute to knee and back problems; disabling ankle injuries in falls; and an unnatural gait. High-heels change the biomechanics of the feet to the point where their use impairs the proper functioning of the feet. A solution for women who still want to wear high-heels is to alternate shoe type frequently. When not wearing high-heeled shoes, it is important that women wear wider heeled shoes with a foot care orthotic such as the Spenco inserts.