Insoles

Insoles

Orthotics, including both over-the-counter (OTC) and custom-made orthotic insoles, can be effective in helping to alleviate foot pain for many people. However, whether orthotics will help with your specific foot pain depends on the underlying cause of your pain and how well the orthotics are selected, fitted, and used.

Do I need insoles?

Orthotics are primarily designed to provide support, cushioning, or correction for the feet and lower limbs. They can help alleviate symptoms, such as foot pain, arch discomfort, or gait issues, by providing additional support and altering biomechanics.
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Foot Pain Relief:

Custom orthotics can alleviate foot pain caused by structural issues in the foot and ankle conditions or other congenital issues such as leg-length discrepencies or significant stiffness in the ankle which prevents smooth movement. These issues in some cases can lead to or be caused by joint pain, heel spurs, metatarsalgia and Morton’s neuroma. They provide cushioning, support and can alter joint or structural positioning to reduce discomfort.

Diabetic Foot Care

People with diabetes may benefit from custom orthotics to relieve pressure points and reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers and complications.

Arthritis and Joint Pain:

Orthotics can provide cushioning and support for individuals with arthritis in the feet and ankles, reducing pain and improving joint function.
The best way to know if you could benefit from orthotic insoles is to receive an in-depth assessment from a physiotherapist, podiatrist or other movement specialist to help you understand the route of your issue and whether you may benefit from a stock or custom orthotic.

Do insoles work?

Insoles can be effective in providing relief from certain symptoms and improving comfort. However, they may not address the root cause of the problem or provide long-term solutions for all conditions. For some individuals, insoles may be a helpful adjunct to other treatments.

However, there is generally an underlying cause to pain which can be overcome with a tailored approach to understanding your issue. Moreover, some insoles can create dependency, and can provide a structure which supports the foot passively rather than addressing the issue with conditioning and an individualised approach to rehabilitation.

We at Chews Health are often frustrated to hear stories from our patients about what they have been told by other professionals in the industry. Telling them things like “they are out of alignment” or they “need to be corrected.” These are dangerous narratives which create an impression that you are damaged or wrong and need fixing when often, the answer is a simple approach to improving function or a change to lifestyle which can be offered via rehabilitation and delivers a much more impactful long term solution.

Our top tip is to get assessed by a trustworthy clinician and to get a thorough understanding of your pain and issues before committing to spending hundreds of pounds on an orthotic which might not address the route of your issue. 

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