Tips to avoid foot &/or leg problems in the summer.

It seems that every summer patients will return to my office with foot and or lower leg pains. Many of these issues begin because the better weather makes one choose "summer footwear." Most of these types of footwear have less support for the feet. By choosing better supportive footwear during extended periods of activity can lessen the chances for painful problems from developing. By wearing your custom orthotics as much as you can will always help those muscles in your feet be more resilient during those times that you are in your summer footwear. During your next appointment, ask us if your feet could benefit from custom orthotics or if your old pair are still effective for your activities.