Western Fairfax Chiropractic Clinic & Braemar Village Chiropractic ©  2005-2009 All Rights Reserved.
Western Fairfax Chiropractic Clinic, Lee Jackson Station, 14029 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Chantilly, VA 20151, Phone: 703-378-8633
Braemar Village Chiropractic, 12847 Braemar Village Plaza, Bristow, VA  20136, Phone:  703-365-8333
Orthotics and the Chiropractic Lifestyle
Correcting a Common Structural Problem

Custom foot orthotics can help.
Like a relaxing vacation, chiropractic care can help give your nervous system a greater capacity to adapt to stress.
Many structural problems observed in adults get started in childhood.
A thorough examination is conducted. Foot orthotics many be recommended.
If you've consulted your chiropractic doctor with a spine-related problem, you may be surprised by the interest given your feet. Problems here can cause a "chain reaction" of symptoms, including uneven shoe wear, fallen arches, irregular gait, back pain, and even headaches!
First, a thorough examination is conducted. If needed, foot supports may be recommended to make up for an anatomically short leg, feet that turn in or out, postural deviations, or other structural problems.
Three-dimensional foot images are used to make corrective supports for your feet.
You'll quickly get used to having these inserts in your shoes.
Then, molds of your feet are created, standing in a weight-bearing position. These are used to make custom-fitting corrective orthotics that slip into your shoes. Their unique size and shape are designed for you and your specific problem.
 
Life new eyeglasses, you'll quickly get used to having these inserts in your shoes. Soon you should notice some wonderful health benefits, too. However, unlike glasses, only you and your chiropractic doctor will know you're wearing them!
 
Problems in the feet can set off a "chain reaction" of problems elsewhere in the body.
 
The Importance of a Good Foundation
With 26 different bones, 22 muscles and over 100 ligaments, your feet are engineering miracles. They are also the basis for your entire muscular-skeletal system. Even little problems in the feet can affect your knees, hips, spine, and even your neck!
 
The Chiropractic Lifestyle
A continuing schedule of regular chiropractic checkups can help detect, correct, and maintain optimum spinal and nervous system function. Find out how chiropractic care, combined with proper diet, exercise, and other aspects of good health and personal hygiene can enhance your well-being and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractor for a care program designed for you age, condition and lifestyle.




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