Custom Orthics
Custom orthotics support and align your feet to reduce pain, improve posture, and correct gait issues.
Custom orthotics support and align your feet to reduce pain, improve posture, and correct gait issues.
Custom orthotics relieve pain caused by common foot and ankle problems, including plantar fasciitis, hammertoe, and bunions. At his Brentwood, California, practice, experienced chiropractor Michael Sheps, DC, prescribes custom orthotics to manage foot and lower limb problems.
Dr. Sheps partners with area podiatrists to improve mobility and quality of life. Call the Los Angeles area office today to schedule a custom orthotics consultation, or book your appointment online.
Custom orthotics are prescription shoe inserts that are used to alter or modify foot function and support your feet and ankles. They look like the inserts you can buy at the grocery or drug store but are designed specifically for you. Orthotics help align the bones and joints in your feet. There are a wide range of orthopedic products including orthotics for individuals with diabetes, dress shoes for men and women, as well as products geared toward each specific sport. The overall goal of our orthotic therapy is to normalize the biomechanical patterns of the feet, offering you relief, comfort and control.
They relieve pressure on painful spots and provide a cushion for improved mobility. Dr. Sheps provides orthotic consultations in the office, but he partners with area podiatrists to ensure comfort and quality.
Custom orthotics are trademarked treatments used to adjust and support various biomechanical foot disorders and lower extremity conditions such as shin splints, leg length discrepancies, back pain, heal spurs, Achilles tendonitis, sore calves, knee problems and Ilio Tibial Band Syndrome.
After evaluating your condition, Dr. Sheps may recommend custom orthotics as part of a personalized treatment plan. These tailored inserts support proper alignment, reduce pain, and help correct gait issues.
Schedule an initial call, where we learn about your pain or injury.
Come into our Los Angeles clinic, for your 60 minute assessment.
We create a personalized treatment plan to get you out of pain.
You feel pain free and return to the life and activities you love.
Here are some frequently asked questions about custom orthotics.
Dr. Sheps uses custom orthotics to treat various foot and ankle problems, including:
Sometimes, Dr. Sheps prescribes custom orthotics to relieve back pain caused by gait abnormalities (problems with how you walk).
Before recommending custom orthotics, Dr. Sheps reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including where the pain is, what it feels like, and if it’s worse when standing and walking. Dr. Sheps examines your feet and ankles, checking for swelling and redness. He gently presses on the part of the foot, causing your problems to identify sensitive spots.
Dr. Sheps has you walk around the exam room and asks you to complete a few easy exercises, observing your gait (how you walk) and posture. Then, he orders X-rays or an ultrasound to check for injuries, including fractures and soft-tissue damage. If Dr. Sheps determines you can benefit from orthotics, he refers you to a nearby podiatrist. The podiatrist takes impressions of your feet and sends them to a lab that creates your custom-fitted shoe inserts.
After the lab finishes your orthotics, they ship them to Dr. Sheps. You return to the office to try them on. Dr. Sheps makes adjustments to ensure a comfortable fit.
Custom orthotics typically last 2-3 years*, but because you wear them inside your shoes, they undergo wear-and-tear daily. If you notice your foot or ankle pain returning or getting worse, contact Dr. Sheps. This often means it’s time for new orthotics.
Call the office of Michael Sheps, DC, today to schedule a custom orthotics consultation, or book your appointment online. *Individual results may vary.
Dr. Michael D. Sheps is a chiropractic orthopedist who is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). Dr. Sheps specializes in safe, non-invasive therapy alternatives for musculoskeletal disorders.
“Dr. Sheps is the kindest, most caring and helpful chiropractor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His laser treatment has provided much needed back relief in a very short period of time. And Doreen and his staff are the best and most professional in town. I recommend Dr. Sheps to everyone without reservation!”
“Wonderful pain relief and healing with Dr. Sheps laser treatments. New injuries or chronic problems are well taken care of. I’ve been going to him for a number of problems for some time and am always pleased and relieved with the results. Super friendly nice office staff, too.”
“Dr. Sheps has been our secret weapon for decades. Our children (who are athletes), my wife and I have all sprung back from injuries, avoided more invasive procedures and generally been free from pain due to his incredible work. I can’t recommend anyone more highly.”
Learn more about custom orthics—book your consultation with Dr. Sheps, D.C. today.
11710 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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We’re located on the corner of Wilshire and Barrington, and have one‑hour validated parking.