What exactly is an Arch Support?
An arch support is a device placed in or built into a shoe or sandal that is meant to restore your natural foot function. Many patient complaints such as low back pain, heel pain and knee pain can be traced back to poor foot function. A proper Arch Support can re-align the foot and ankle to a neutral position, restoring a more natural foot function. Often this will alleviate problems in other parts of the body. Additionally, an arch support can distribute weight more evenly, this takes pressure off sore spots (e.g. the ball of the foot, corns in between toes, bunions etc) and provides some shock absorption.
