5 Benefits Of Getting Custom Orthotics

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Has your podiatrist recommended that you get custom orthotics for your shoes, but you’re unsure if it will be worth it? If so, you may be surprised to learn about all the ways that custom orthotics can benefit you.  Improve Your Alignment And Posture It’s possible that you’re being recommended for custom orthotics because you currently have poor posture, or because your back, hips, and legs are not properly aligned. Custom orthotics are actually going to help improve your existing problems with alignment and posture, which will result in experiencing less discomfort.…

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Managing Chronic Heel Pain Without Surgery

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If you have chronic heel pain, there is a good chance that you have either plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissues that run along the bottom of the foot. Heel spurs occur when calcium deposits form on the underside of the heel bone where the connective tissues tie in, and it is sometimes a consequence of ongoing, untreated plantar fasciitis. Both of these conditions are sometimes treated with surgery, but patients can often avoid surgery if they are proactive in taking other treatment measures to manage the pain.…

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Is An Anterior Hip Replacement Right For You?

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If you’ve experienced joint damage in your hip from arthritis, fractures, or osteonecrosis, an orthopedic surgeon may recommend hip replacement surgery to restore the damaged joint with artificial components. Although hip replacement is a big surgery, it can provide a significant reduction in pain and improve your quality of life because of improved mobility. During hip replacement surgery, the joint can be accessed through a posterior approach (back of the hip), lateral approach (side of the hip), or anterior approach (front of the hip).…

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