![]() Custom orthotics from the Active Foot Store, individually designed for you, can help you walk in a more “ideal” way and alleviate heel and arch pain. This is sometimes referred to as a “flat foot” or “fallen arches” or “collapsed arches.” This flexible or pronated foot results in a foot that elongates and stretches the dense fibrous band or plantar fascia on the bottom our foot, resulting in pain. Unfortunately not everyone is built perfectly and often our arches unlock excessively or fail to lock properly, (excessive pronation). Ideally, during normal walking, our foot should go through both these motions. ![]() When we land our arches unlock and start to lower (pronation), allowing us to absorb shock. ![]() Our arches rise up and lock in place (supination). When we are preparing to take a step, our foot needs to be a firm, stable platform. How We WalkĪs we walk, called gait, our feet ideally move in different directions, supination and pronation. This results in plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a dense fibrous band that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot. The most common cause is improper foot function while walking or standing. There are many different medical conditions that can cause heel and arch pain. This condition may appear suddenly, due to an injury, or present gradually over time. Pressure on the heel and arch reproduce the pain. It is often most painful after a period of rest, especially in the morning with the first step. Some people describe the pain as sharp, others describe it as dull and burning. ![]() The Active Foot Store products can provide tremendous relief of pain. Often referred to as plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome, it is one of the most common and easily treated foot problems. ![]()
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