Ever think about putting just ONE orthotic into your shoe on JUST the foot that’s hurting you?
I get this question a lot and here's the problem: your body works as ONE kinetic chain system, not two separate legs. If one foot is supported and the other isn’t, you create an imbalance like walking with one sneaker on and one flip-flop on.
That uneven support and lift in the shoe can throw off your hips, knees, and even your lower back especially if you are wearing Powerstep orthotics which actually DO something to correct your mechanics, you’ll need them in both shoes to keep you even
Even if you are just wearing a flimsy insert, it still had some thickness and can throw your back off unless you are trying to correct for a leg length issue, which is its own separate topic.
Bottom line: if you’re wearing an orthotic on one side for pain you need to wear one on the opposite too.
Grab a pair here: 15% off PowerStep orthotics: geni.us/powerstepdiscount (use code: footdoctorzach15)
Foot Doctor Zach
Ever think about putting just ONE orthotic into your shoe on JUST the foot that’s hurting you?
I get this question a lot and here's the problem: your body works as ONE kinetic chain system, not two separate legs. If one foot is supported and the other isn’t, you create an imbalance like walking with one sneaker on and one flip-flop on.
That uneven support and lift in the shoe can throw off your hips, knees, and even your lower back especially if you are wearing Powerstep orthotics which actually DO something to correct your mechanics, you’ll need them in both shoes to keep you even
Even if you are just wearing a flimsy insert, it still had some thickness and can throw your back off unless you are trying to correct for a leg length issue, which is its own separate topic.
Bottom line: if you’re wearing an orthotic on one side for pain you need to wear one on the opposite too.
Grab a pair here: 15% off PowerStep orthotics: geni.us/powerstepdiscount (use code: footdoctorzach15)
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