Why Custom Orthotics Are Worth It
Generic insoles may feel soft—but they’re not designed to treat your specific condition or gait. Custom orthotics are prescribed by a podiatrist after a biomechanical assessment, foot scan, and clinical diagnosis. They’re made to fit your feet, correct structural issues, and improve alignment—giving you long-term relief and better function.
At To Healthy Feet Podiatry, we prescribe custom orthotics for patients of all ages dealing with chronic pain, overuse injuries, or structural foot issues. If your feet hurt after a long day or your condition hasn’t improved with other treatments, orthotics may be the key to feeling better fast.
How to Know You Might Need Orthotics
1. You Have Persistent Foot, Heel, or Arch Pain
Pain that returns daily, especially in the morning or after activity, is a red flag. Conditions like:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Flat feet or overpronation
- High arches
- Heel spurs
- Morton’s neuroma
…all respond well to custom orthotic support. By correcting how weight is distributed through the foot, we help reduce pain and inflammation at the source.
2. You’re Constantly on Your Feet
New Yorkers walk more than most people, often several miles per day without even realizing it. If you stand or walk for extended periods (nurses, restaurant staff, teachers, retail workers, commuters), your feet take a beating. Orthotics provide critical shock absorption and improve endurance.
3. You Experience Pain in Knees, Hips, or Lower Back
Foot misalignment can cause a chain reaction throughout your body. Custom orthotics help correct these imbalances, often resolving pain in joints far beyond the feet. If other treatments haven’t helped your lower body pain, it may start with your foundation.
4. You’ve Tried Store Insoles with No Success
Drugstore or online orthotics are mass-produced and designed for short-term comfort, not medical support. If you’ve burned through several pairs with no change in symptoms, it’s time for a clinical solution tailored to your body.
5. You Have a Chronic Condition That Affects Your Feet
People with diabetes, arthritis, or previous injuries often benefit from orthotics that:
- Protect pressure points
- Prevent ulcers or calluses
- Stabilize joints
- Improve balance and coordination
We create orthotics for post-surgical patients, older adults, and athletes, all with personalized goals.
6. Your Gait or Posture Is Off
Do you notice unusual wear patterns on your shoes? Do others point out that you walk “funny”? Gait problems are often caused by subtle foot misalignments. Orthotics correct these patterns and prevent further joint strain.
Why To Healthy Feet Podiatry Is NYC’s Orthotic Expert
At To Healthy Feet Podiatry, we go beyond the basics. Each orthotic prescription starts with a detailed biomechanical assessment, including video gait analysis and 3D digital foot scans. We consider your activity level, footwear preferences, and medical history to create a solution that actually works.
And unlike chain stores or generic clinics, we follow up. We check the fit, monitor your results, and adjust your orthotics if needed to keep you moving comfortably.
Our all-women team of board-certified podiatrists serves NYC from four locations: Grand Central, Downtown, Times Square, and the Upper East Side, so you can get help close to home or work.
Contact us today and find out how custom orthotics can take the pressure off, literally.
FAQs
Q: What are custom orthotics?
A: Custom orthotics are prescription shoe inserts designed to support your feet, improve alignment, and relieve pain.
Q: How are custom orthotics different from store-bought insoles?
A: They’re made specifically for your foot structure, based on a podiatrist’s evaluation—not mass-produced or one-size-fits-all.
Q: What conditions do orthotics help treat?
A: Plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuromas, arthritis, flat feet, diabetic foot problems, and more. Contact To Healthy Feet Podiatry today to find out more about our custom orthotics.
