Plantar Fasciitis
Heel and arch pain, heel spurs
Support from the ground up
Custom Orthotics
Not offered at our Calgary clinic. Available at:
604-575-1331 Book AppointmentWhat are Custom Orthotics?
A custom orthotic is a shoe insert made from precise imprints of your feet, designed to support the alignment of your feet and ankles. It fits into your shoe as comfortably as an insole, but it is shaped around your own feet and the way you walk.
At Laser Health Solutions & Panorama Chiropractic in Surrey, custom orthotics are part of an individualized approach to helping patients stand, walk, and stay active more comfortably. We also offer orthopaedic sandals, so you can keep your support through the summer and around the house.
How Do Orthotics Work?
Your feet are the foundation for the rest of your body. When your feet roll inward too much or carry weight unevenly, the extra strain can travel up to your ankles, knees, hips, and lower back.
We use GaitScan™ technology from The Orthotic Group to see how pressure moves through your feet as you walk. A 3D laser scan of your feet is then used to make orthotics that fit you. Orthotics may help guide how your feet move, balance how weight shifts from heel to toe, and reduce the muscle effort needed with each step.
Benefits of Custom Orthotics
Better foot alignment
Custom orthotics can help:
- Control pronation (the foot rolling inward) as you walk.
- Balance the transfer of weight from the heel to the front of the foot.
- Support the arches.
People often ask about orthotics for heel and arch pain, plantar fasciitis, and tired, aching feet.
Less muscle fatigue
By supporting the foot, orthotics can reduce how hard the muscles of your feet and legs work with each step, which may help reduce fatigue.
Support for knees, hips, and back
Better support at the feet can reduce strain further up the body, which may help with knee, hip, and lower back discomfort linked to how you stand and walk.
Made for your feet
Your orthotics are made from scans of your own feet and fit into your everyday shoes. Orthopaedic sandals are also available.
Non-Invasive and Easy to Use
- No needles or medications.
- Worn in your own shoes, every day.
- Can be combined with chiropractic care, laser therapy, and postural analysis at our Surrey clinic.
What Conditions Can Orthotics Help?
Custom orthotics may be included in care for a range of concerns, including heel and arch pain, plantar fasciitis, feet that roll inward (over-pronation), and knee, hip, and lower back discomfort linked to how you stand and walk.
Every patient is different. We'll look at your feet, posture, and walking pattern, and recommend whether orthotics are right for you.
Support That Works With Your Treatment
Custom orthotics are non-invasive and part of your everyday routine, making them a practical option for people looking for a conservative approach to foot, leg, and back discomfort.
At Laser Health Solutions & Panorama Chiropractic in Surrey, we can combine orthotics with chiropractic care, laser therapy, and PostureScreen postural analysis when appropriate, giving you a personalized plan designed to help you move better, feel better, and get back to doing what you love.
What to Expect
You don't need to be a patient at the clinic to order orthotics. Call our Surrey clinic to book an assessment or ask a question.
Your appointment begins with a conversation about your symptoms, activities, and footwear. You'll then walk across the GaitScan plate so we can see how your feet move and carry weight, and we'll take a 3D scan of your feet.
Your orthotics are custom-made from those scans. When they arrive, we'll check the fit with you.
⚠️ Verify (Dr. Rob): the typical turnaround time, and whether a follow-up fitting is included.
Bring the shoes you wear most often to your appointment.
⚠️ Verify (Dr. Rob): does the clinic provide the prescription or assessment documents that extended health plans often ask for with orthotics claims? If so, replace this note with "We provide the documents most extended health plans ask for." Otherwise use "Check with your extended health plan about coverage for custom orthotics."
Common conditions we treat
Don't see your condition listed? Call our Surrey clinic and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.
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Knee Pain
Runner's knee, ligament injuries and wear
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Back pain
Sciatica, herniated and degenerative discs
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Other treatments
Laser Therapy
Offered By: Calgary & Surrey
Low-intensity laser therapy reduces inflammation and supports your body's natural healing. Non-invasive, drug-free, and gentle for injuries and chronic pain.
Manual Osteopathy
Offered By: Calgary
Hands-on treatment of muscles, joints, and connective tissue to restore mobility, ease pain, and address the underlying cause, not just the symptom.
Massage Therapy
Offered By: Calgary
Massage therapy to release muscle tension, improve circulation, and support recovery from injury, stress, and chronic pain.
Chiropractic
Offered By: Surrey
Assessment and adjustment of the spine and joints to improve alignment and movement, helping relieve back, neck, and joint pain.
Somatics
Offered By: Calgary
Gentle, guided movements that retrain habitual muscle tension, helping you release chronic tightness and move with greater ease.
Postural Analysis
Offered By: Surrey
A detailed look at how you stand and move to identify imbalances contributing to your pain, so your treatment plan targets the right areas.
