Orthotics in Asheville

The Foundation of Proper Alignment

Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. When that foundation is off—even slightly—it creates a domino effect of misalignment that can cause pain throughout your knees, hips, back, and even neck. At Doster Chiropractic, custom orthotics help restore proper foot alignment, addressing not just foot pain but the cascade of problems caused by poor foot mechanics.

Why Your Feet Matter More Than You Think

Here’s something most people don’t realize: we’re supposed to have three arches per foot, not just the big one everyone knows about. These arches represent proper alignment of all the bones in your feet—think of them like good posture for your feet. When your arches are properly supported, your entire body aligns correctly from the ground up.

The problem? Wearing shoes is one of the best ways to destroy your arches. When you constantly walk on flat surfaces inside shoes, you’re not using the muscles in your feet to adapt to uneven ground. Studies show that the only groups of people with consistently good arches are tribes who don’t wear shoes. Unless you’re planning to go barefoot to work, custom orthotics are the solution.

The True Impact of Flat Feet

When your feet become flat or your arches collapse, it doesn’t just affect your feet. It changes how you stand, which shifts your ankle alignment, which alters your knee alignment, which affects your hip position—all the way up through your spine. It’s like driving your car with misaligned tires. You can’t expect the tires to last when they’re out of alignment, and the same physics apply to your body.

Superior Three-Dimensional Molding

What makes our orthotics different:

• Three-dimensional foam molding captures your complete foot structure
• Far superior to flat 2D scans used by many providers
• Custom-designed specifically for your feet, not generic inserts
• Created by a specialized lab with exceptional quality standards
• Designed to support all three arches properly
• Many insurance companies provide coverage

Conditions Helped by Custom Orthotics

Patients often experience significant relief from foot pain and discomfort, reduced knee pain and improved stability, decreased hip and lower back pain, better overall posture and alignment, prevention of future pain and injuries, and improved comfort during daily activities.

It’s Not Just About Pain Relief

Dr. Doster wears custom orthotics himself—not because his feet hurt, but because he understands the long-term benefits of proper alignment. Just like maintaining your car prevents bigger problems down the road, supporting your arches now prevents the cascade of alignment issues that develop over time.

The Process Is Simple

During your visit, Dr. Doster evaluates your feet visually to determine proper alignment and arch structure. Then he creates a three-dimensional mold by pressing your foot into specialized foam. This mold captures the exact contours of your foot and is sent to our trusted lab for fabrication. Within a short time, your custom orthotics are ready—designed specifically for your feet and your needs.

Ready to build a better foundation? Schedule your consultation to learn if custom orthotics are right for you.