Your feet are the foundation for your entire body! They allow you to stand, jump, walk and run. Your feet also absorb shock that enters your body every time your heel hits the ground. So, if something is wrong with your shock absorbing feet, chances are your whole body is taking a toll.
If you don’t think you have any foot imbalances, think again. Eighty percent of people develop some type of foot imbalance by the age of 20, and virtually everyone has foot imbalances by the age of 40. After years of standing, walking, and wearing shoes, the arches of your feet gradually weaken and are not able to provide the necessary support for your body. This is where chiropractic comes in!
There are different types of misalignments that your chiropractor can detect. The first, pronation, which is the inward rolling of the foot, particularly the heel and arch, as the heel contacts the ground. Then the second, supination, which is the outward rolling of the foot as the heel hits the ground. These conditions when left untreated can lead to poor posture tilting of the hips, uneven shoulder heights and shortening of one leg!
After your chiropractor has evaluated your misalignments and structure defects he can correct the problem by developing a specific chiropractic treatment plan with you. As well as using chiropractic adjustments specified for your bodies needs along with a personalized conditioning program to help you keep your body in top working shape. If your body is still needing a little extra boost to keep your feet where they need to be, custom-made orthotics can be made for you by your chiropractor as well!
