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You came to your chiropractor for nagging low back pain. Your chiropractor has explained to you their recommendation of an extensive 4 week corrective phase of care. Along with that, you have also been recommended to order Foot Levelers Custom Made Orthotics. But are they really worth it? Why can’t you just buy a pair of insoles off the shelf at your local store?

Chiropractors are doctors that specialize in caring for your musculoskeletal system and they understand that begins with your feet! They know that your feet are a very important part of the kinetic chain for your lower body including lower back, and with that can play a critical part in low back pain.

In fact, a study, “Shoe Orthotics for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial”, revealed that patients experienced a 40.4% reduction in lower back pain when using Foot Levelers Orthotics in conjunction with regular chiropractic care. Participants also reported a 32.3% improvement in overall function with continued chiropractic treatments.

Around 80% of adults will suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives, making it the leading cause of disability worldwide. Many patients find that prescription medications are often the only treatment option given to them, prompting them to search for alternatives without side effects.

Foot Levelers orthotics can play a crucial role in improving overall health by supporting your body’s foundation. As the foundation of your bodies powerful Biomechanical Kinetic Chain, your feet provide support while you stand, walk, or run. They also help protect the spine, bones, and soft tissues from stress during movement. This study confirms the effectiveness of combining custom orthotics with chiropractic care as a powerful treatment for low back pain.

Conducted over 12 weeks with 225 participants suffering from symptomatic low back pain for at least three months, the study concluded that “six weeks of prescription shoe orthotics significantly improved back pain and dysfunction compared to no treatment. The addition of chiropractic care resulted in even greater improvements in function.”

Kent S. Greenawalt, CEO of Foot Levelers, stated, “This study unequivocally confirms what we have known for over 65 years: Foot Levelers custom orthotics are a powerful first-line treatment in the battle against lower back pain. There is significant scientific evidence that explains the foot-spine connection, but the bottom line is that using Foot Levelers to balance and support the feet—the foundation of the body—helps balance and support the spine. This study is another striking development in the case for evidence-based, conservative care of LBP, which in the face of America’s ongoing opioid crisis, is more important news than ever.”

Foot Levelers custom orthotics provide support for all three arches of the foot, which make up the plantar vault. Using a 3D foot scanner, imbalances and asymmetries between your feet are identified creating your personal Pronation Stability Index™. The Pronation Stability Index™ is a proprietary algorithm based on 16 different measurements of the foot and gives a comprehensive assessment of all three arches. Because Foot Levelers Orthotics are handcrafted based on individual scans of your feet, no two pairs are the same! This personalized approach ensures optimal support tailored to your unique foot structure and needs.

To learn more, visit our Custom Made Orthotics page.

Written by Dr. Simpson Leung