Orthotic insoles can lessen the pain and discomfort caused by plantar fasciitis. They help reduce the stress and stretching of the plantar fascia that happens due to standing or walking. Age, foot mechanics, poor quality shoes, prolonged tightness in calf muscles, obesity, high-stress activities or diseases like arthritis can cause plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis symptoms can vary. Though the main complaint is the pain and stiffness in the heel which is caused by excessive stress and aggravation on the connective tissue that stretches from the heel bone to the ball of the foot called the plantar fascia.
The pain happens sometimes near the middle or the bottom of the foot. When the plantar fascia gets inflammation, the steps become painful. This cycle of pain and overtightening causes plantar fasciitis. The insoles have deep heeling seat that absorb shocks by giving a cupping effect of the soft tissues around the heel. This makes the soft tissues more effective at cushioning the heel bone thus reducing the impacts and pressure on the heel.
The pain is sharp and there is inherent burning sensation which is worst in the morning or after long periods of sitting or standing, or walking. There is swelling and tenderness on the bottom of the foot from the top of the plantar fascia down to the bottom of the heel. Orthotic insoles work in most of the symptoms. Hence a reason why people are buying custom orthotics now aggressively.
Two types of orthotic insoles are available, one is the custom-made device and other is standard device. They provide immediate relief for plantar fasciitis with wide selection of orthotic insoles dynamically shaping the contours of feet.
