When you think of chiropractors, you might first think of back doctors. Chiropractors started out as back doctors, in a sense, with many of the early forms of chiropractic care focusing on the spine. Yet while the spine and back are still crucial in regard to maintaining the balance of the musculoskeletal system and flow of nerve signals, chiropractors have expanded their techniques to work with other parts of the body. In Swampscott, MA, Dr. David Kilroy at Kilroy Chiropractic Health Associates has found that one of the best ways to address various aches, poor posture, and other issues is with orthotics, or devices used with the feet.
Chiropractic Care and Foot Orthotics
Custom orthotics are designed to provide better support for your feet. They are crafted for a specific foot’s shape and contours, which allows them to provide more support than the off-the-shelf insoles you see in stores. Generally, custom orthotics are inserted into your shoes and can be swapped between them. This means you can enjoy increased support with many of the shoes currently in your closet.
Shoe companies try to make shoes that offer comfort to as many people as possible. Yet this jack-of-all-trades approach often means that the shoes offer sub-optimal support for any given pair of feet. When you walk, your feet will absorb the impact and the force is distributed through the legs and upward. Without proper support, walking can cause a lot of stress on your feet, ankles, knees, and lower back. This can increase wear and tear and throw off the balance of your whole body.
The good news is that custom orthotics can provide much more support. This will reduce wear and tear, as well as stress on your body, especially your lower back and pelvis. Would you like to explore the benefits of custom orthotics in Swampscott, MA? Reach out to Dr. Kilroy at Kilroy Chiropractic for further assistance.
Pain Treatment Customized to You
When chiropractors address pain, they prefer a customized approach to pain relief. This goes beyond developing custom foot orthotics and means tailoring every type of treatment to the patient and their issues. In the long run, a customized approach to pain relief can produce better results.
Dr. Kilroy will work with you to understand your body, including your feet, ankles, knees, and lower back. Your gait, standing posture, and other things will also be considered. From there, we can customize the orthotics to provide the most support and pain relief. To get started, call 781 598 3100 to reach Dr. Kilroy at Kilroy Chiropractic in Swampscott, MA.
