Proper arch support is crucial for maintaining your foot health and comfort, especially during prolonged periods of standing, walking, or running. Without adequate support, foot pain and other related issues can arise, negatively impacting your overall well-being. The secret to good arch support lies in understanding the height of your arch and providing comfortable arch support.
In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of arch height, the problems associated with poor arch support, and how to address these issues with Dr. Scholl’s® Custom FiT® Comfort Insoles.
The importance of arch height
The arch of your foot is a natural curve formed by bones, muscles, and ligaments in the middle of the foot. Arch height plays a crucial role in foot mechanics and overall movement. A high arch (pes cavus) or a low arch (flat feet) can lead to imbalances in how weight is distributed across the feet leading to pain and discomfort in the feet that may lead to issues throughout the body. Even normal arch height can require support if you are on your feet all-day, running or walking a lot.
Poor arch support. The path to foot problems
Foot arch pain is one of the most common symptoms of poor arch support. It can range from mild discomfort to acute pain that affects your mobility. This pain typically occurs because the foot’s arch is not properly supported, causing the muscles and ligaments to become strained. Over time, poor arch support can impact your foot health and lead to a host of more serious issues, such as:
Plantar Fasciitis
One of the most common conditions caused by poor arch support. This condition occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot becomes stretched due especially long bouts of excess walking and exercise. Insufficient arch support strains the plantar fascia, which pulls on the connection to the heel bone that causes pain and inflammation at the heel. This leads to sharp heel pain, especially in the morning upon taking your first steps.
Knee Pain
When the arches are not properly supported, your knees may rotate inward or outward. Over time, excess movement at the knee can result in stress and strain at the knee joint leading to knee pain, making it difficult to perform everyday activities like walking, running, or climbing stairs.
Lower Back Pain
Since the feet serve as the foundation for your entire body, improper arch support can lead to lower back pain due to strain on the support of the lower back. This often results in lower back pain, as the muscles and joints in the back compensate for the lack of support in the feet.
So how can you prevent arch pain?
One of the most effective ways to combat arch pain is through targeted exercises that strengthen the muscles and ligaments in the feet. Toe curls, calf raises, and arch lifts can improve the strength and flexibility of the foot's arch. Stretching the calf muscles and the plantar fascia can also alleviate tension leading to reduced incidence of pain.
But for immediate relief, Custom FiT Comfort insoles are the easy way to enjoy all-day comfort.
Dr. Scholl’s® Custom FiT® Comfort Insoles are a customized solution for comfort and support from a brand that’s been the most recognized name in foot care for over 100 years. Dr. Scholl’s removes the guesswork from choosing the right insole and offers exceptional cushioning for your heel and ball of foot, providing immediate, all-day foot comfort.
Whether you have low, high, or standard arches, Dr. Scholl’s® Custom FiT® Comfort Insoles are designed for your unique needs. And they offer a simpler and more affordable alternative to podiatric-prescribed solutions. In fact, over 20 million people have found their perfect fit with Dr. Scholl’s®.
How Dr. Scholl’s® Custom FiT® Comfort Insoles work
Dr. Scholl’s® Custom FiT® Comfort Insoles are designed for your foot shape based upon your arch type and shoe size. These insoles reduce overall foot pressure and deliver customized arch support. They also help prevent shock from traveling up the body. With customized layers of cushioning and support each provides comfort where you need it most.
The technology behind the comfort
Each custom insole offers 3-D arch support, matched for your arch shape and foot length. This helps eliminate foot discomfort and provides additional cushioning while absorbing shock and dispersing foot pressure.
How to find your fit
Whether you’re looking for arch support inserts for women or arch support inserts for men, each Custom-Fit Comfort Insole have a design matched for your foot size and arch type. Finding the right fit is simple. Choose your arch type and shoe size to get an immediate recommendation. If you’re unsure of your arch type, refer to Dr. Scholl’s®' s® Arch Finder Instructional Video or try the wet test for a quick and easy assessment.
What to expect from your custom insoles
Dr. Scholl’s® Custom FiT® Comfort Insoles offer a variety of benefits:
- Pain relief: Support the arch to help reduce symptoms of common foot problems and provide plantar fasciitis relief.
- Managing foot alignment: Distributing pressure evenly across your feet improves balance and posture.
- Shock absorption: While also providing good arch support, Dr. Scholl’s® Custom FiT® Comfort Insoles also provide sufficient shock absorption at the heel to reduce the amount of joint aggravating shock that travels up the body from the feet.
- Injury prevention: Runners have been shown to experience less fatigue of the feet and legs. Fatigue can be a major cause of lower body injuries, including ankle sprains.
- Pain management: Arch supports aid in managing and recovering from pain in the lower extremities.
- Pronation control: Arch supports prevent overpronation (rolling your feet inward). While the deep heel cup helps to control over supination.
Hi-tech arch support made simple
While Dr. Scholl’s® Custom FiT® Comfort Insoles are packed with advanced technology, they are incredibly easy to use. These insoles are designed to fit in virtually any type of shoe—sneakers, casual shoes, or work shoes. To use, simply remove your shoe’s existing insoles and replace them with the custom inserts, fabric side up.
Enjoy all-day comfort, everyday.
As you can see, understanding your arch height is key to providing proper arch support, which is essential for alleviating foot pain, such as plantar fasciitis - as well as issues in other parts of the body. With the right exercises and the use of customized insoles like Dr. Scholl’s® Custom FiT® Comfort Insoles, you can ensure your feet remain healthy and happy.
You can find out more about Dr. Scholl’s® range of Custom FiT insoles and products, including arch support inserts for women or arch support inserts for men, here.