Low back pain is the most common condition leading to disability among working men and women under the age of forty-five. It is a global epidemic and a major factor in the ongoing opioid crisis—but Orthotics and Chiropractic can help. Causes and Effects The feet are the foundation of the body; they support its entire weight. If there isn’t enough support from the feet, various parts of the body, particularly the spine, are exposed to additional stress, which can lead to a number of issues such as:

•  Back, hip, knee and foot pain
•  Poor posture and abnormal foot function
•  Excessive shock transmission up through the body
•  Impaired sports performance
•  Greater risk of injury

25 percent of all the bones in your body are in the feet. An abnormal “gait,” or walk, contributes to imbalances throughout your lower extremities, which include the knees, ankles and feet, and can eventually cause pain throughout the body, most notably the Low Back.
Treatment
One of the best treatments available is Chiropractic adjustments, rehab and orthotics. Once your doctor corrects your spine, custom orthotics will help balance your feet and support good posture. This combination of adjustments and orthotics has been proven time and again to reduce stress throughout the body and restore proper function to the lower extremities.
It will keep you pain-free for longer periods of time, improve your body’s foundation and keep the Kinetic Chain aligned: the ankle, knees, pelvis and spine.
For more information and a custom analysis of which orthotics are right for you, please visit our office to schedule. It takes just a few minutes to see what’s right for you!