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5 Tips For Wearing Orthotics
Nanja Bongers
There are a number of conditions that can cause foot pain, including arthritis, bunions, plantar fasciitis, and tendonitis. If you suffer from foot pain, you may have trouble participating in simple activities, even walking short distances. Luckily, you may be able to solve this dilemma by wearing orthotics. These medical devices are inserted in your shoes and can treat a lot of different foot ailments. Although they can take a little while to get used to, orthotics are very effective.
Here are a few helpful tips for wearing orthotics.
Begin Slowly
At first, you may experience some discomfort from wearing orthotics because your body is not used to them. That is why it is important to break them in gradually. Begin by wearing the orthotics for a few hours each day and gradually increase the wear time each week.
Wear the Right Shoes
If you want to get the most out of your orthotics, you have to wear the proper shoes. Choose shoes that have a lot of width and depth. This way, the orthotics can comfortably fit in your shoes and not cause you any problems.
Listen to Your Body
If you start feeling discomfort in your feet, ankles, knees, or hips when wearing orthotics, you should not try to tough it out. Remove the orthotics from your shoes and try them again the next day. It is important to listen to your body when it experiences pain.
Get Used to Your Orthotics Before Engaging in Strenuous Activities
It is not a good idea to hike or engage in other rigorous activities before you break your orthotics in. If you wear your orthotics during strenuous physical activities too soon, you could experience too much pain.
Take Good Care of Your Orthotics
In order for your orthotics to work the way they should, you must take good care of them. Gently wash them with cool water, soap, and a wipe every few weeks. Never submerge them underwater or put them in a washing machine. Wait until these devices dry completely before putting them back in your shoes.
Keep your orthotics away from heat sources to avoid damaging them.
If you follow these helpful tips, you should be able to wear your orthotics comfortably. If you still experience issues with your orthotics, however, you should give your doctor a call. He or she can assess your orthotics and determine the problem.
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