Understanding Foot Pain: How Custom Orthotics, 3D Foot Scanning & Proper Diagnosis Work Together

July 29th, 2026
Foot pain affects millions of Canadians every year. Whether you're experiencing heel pain, plantar fasciitis, flat feet, bunions, ankle pain, shin splints, or even knee, hip, or lower back pain, the underlying cause is often more complex than the symptoms themselves. At Vancouver Orthotic Clinics, we believe that successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis—not simply providing a ...

When Custom Orthotics Make Sense for Foot Pain

July 28th, 2026
Morning heel pain that eases after a few steps. A knee that starts aching halfway through a walk. Sore feet after a retail shift, even in shoes that once felt comfortable. These are common reasons people consider custom orthotics - but the right time to use them is not simply when your feet hurt. It is when a clinical assessment shows that foot function and lower-limb mechanics may be contrib ...