Chiropractors often rely on their expertise in biomechanics to find the root causes of their patients’ back pain and other problems. This examination of the interrelation between body movement and structure often leads chiropractors to conclude that the feet are at the bottom of the problem. In many cases, altered foot biomechanics is the culprit behind spinal and pelvic stress and distortion. To counter this problem, chiropractors are likely to turn to the custom shoe inserts known as “orthotics” to help restore balance to their patients’ postures. Orthotics can go a long way toward treating postural imbalance and the resulting stresses and strains to the musculoskeletal structure of the lower back and joints in the legs.
Using orthotics can lessen pain, and even correct and help you avoid long term injuries and related pain. As many know, chiropractic issues in the neck can cause severe headaches, pain in your spine, and even other body ailments. Orthotics devices are designed to help balance any deficits, allowing your posture to improve. To schedule an appointment for chiropractic care, please call FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC at 617-472- 4220. Our family-oriented practice is located at 112 McGrath Hwy., Quincy.
P.S. The spine can be looked at as one link in the kinetic chain that starts at the feet and moves up through the ankles, tibiae, knees, femurs, hip joints, pelvis, and spine to the head.
For Your Health,
Dr. Gabrielle Freedman