Question and Answer
1. After wearing my orthotics, I felt very sore. Is this normal?
1. After wearing my orthotics, I felt very sore. Is this normal?
Some people develop discomfort in the foot, leg,
or lower back when they first start to wear orthotics. This is normal and is
due to a realignment of the whole lower extremity and pelvis. Muscles and
ligaments have to readjust to this new corrected alignment. When they do the
discomfort disappears. Most patients never have any "break in"
discomfort, but when it does occur, it usually disappears within two or three
weeks. If this is a problem for you, it is generally advisable to gradually
"break in" your new orthotics wearing them for short periods at a
time. Persistent discomfort may necessitate adjustment to your orthotics.