Plantar fasciitis gets its name from the plantar fascia—the band of connective tissue that stretches from the heel to the ball of your foot.
Over time, too much stress on that connective tissue causes overtightening, tearing, and inflammation. When that connective tissue becomes inflamed, plantar fasciitis sets in. A painful cycle then sets in when your foot, which naturally tightens at night, immediately gains new tears each day with your first steps in the morning. The primary symptom of Plantar Fasciitis is pain normally felt at the heel and occurring where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone. The pain can be intense when getting out of bed or a chair. The pain often lessens when walking, but may be persistent. The lack of proper arch support or the use of worn out shoes may be the cause as well as other contributors to this problem.
Shoe inserts can be very helpful for a variety of foot ailments, including flat arches and Plantar Fasciitis . They can cushion your feet, provide comfort, and support your arches.
A custom foot orthotic will enable you to return to your daily activities. Our custom foot orthotics are manufactured based on your level of activity (casual, athletic, dress).
Great Lakes Orthotics & Medical Supply, Inc. provides high quality custom foot orthotics that are specifically tailored to help alleviate the pain relating to your foot pathology or condition. Our process starts with a one-on-one consult regarding your feet’s aches and pains. We will personally send you a foam foot impression to obtain a “mold” of your feet (this will enable our certified technician to customize insoles in accordance with your arches, toes, heels, and pain generators.