Proper foot exam and diagnosis–what it does for you
Hi everybody. Dr. Michael Horowitz here, Your Friendly Neighbourhood Chiropractor and owner of Vancouver Orthotic Clinics.
October is here. Our time to ‘Trick or Treat’ but not forget about our feet! We’re talking about osteoarthritis and methods to manage your weight bearing joint pain. See your top 5 tips on how to do that in our recent post– no tricks!
Today, we discuss how a proper foot exam and diagnosis keeps you pain free and happily mobile this autumn. Every day we actually take 1000’s of steps; each step represents potential pressure through your weight bearing joints.
Your weight bearing joints include: your feet, ankles, knees, hips, low back and the joints of your spine when you move. Imagine the strain you put on them in daily life. There’s the potential for your joints to experience what so many casually call “wear and tear” over time. This condition is called osteoarthritis.
Treat yourself to this post on tips to better manage your symptoms of arthritis, stiffness, tightness and osteoarthritis –– no tricks!
Now consider that each step we take is either helping or harming us. This is the situation if the alignment and biomechanics at each step are not working with ease or efficiency.
Time to find out what is really going on
- A proper foot exam makes sense, doesn’t it? A professional can look at:
- Your balance and stability
- Your alignment – and most importantlyYour natural shock-absorption
Get a proper diagnosis and know where to start from the ‘ground up’ at your feet to get to that perfect posture that will make all the difference.
When you have your feet examined, you and one of our health team members can discover potential causes of your joint pain. A proper diagnosis goes a long way towards resolving and managing your symptoms. A foot exam and recommendation for custom orthotics can help avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
You may be a candidate for better foot alignment, balance, stability and overall all shock-absorption. All this may also help improve your posture. You can have your feet examined with our Electronic Gait Scan and the newest 3D Foot Scanning technology.
Our dedicated teams at Vancouver Orthotic Clinics love to solve problems and help patients improve their posture so they get out of pain and can enjoy the glorious autumn season!
Visit our website for more information; book an appointment online or call or email us with any questions that you have.
You’ll find locations convenient for you or your family throughout the Greater Vancouver Area. Our Vancouver Orthotic Clinics offer care in downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Tri-Cities, or Surrey/North Delta. You can now also get timely and convenient service at our newest clinic locations in both Victoria and Whistler!
Trick or Treat? Just don’t forget about your feet!
Dr. Michael Horowitz, owner of Vancouver Orthotic Clinics signing off and reminding you to:
Keep Moving with Your Best Foot Forward and we’ll see you next time
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604-737-3668
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