chiropractor or podiatrist for orthotics?

Aerynne · 09-20-2017, 09:38 AM

I keep injuring my lower back doing absolutely nothing. I think my feet are causing the problem. I was going to go to a podiatrist but it turns out my chiro does custom orthotics and he says he does it for the mechanics of the whole body and podiatrists do them just for the feet. My chiro gets them back faster (a week and a half vs. the podiatrist getting them in 2-3 weeks) so if I get his then I can have them for a trip we have coming up when we will be doing a lot of walking (and I'm really worried about my back for the trip- I would gladly pay extra to have a better trip- no sense being stuck in the hotel room with five kids in a super fun city we don't get to see). Chiro is also closer and more convenient. They won't be covered by insurance, though, so they'll probably be more expensive. But I'm not positive my insurance would even cover them, in which case they would be cheaper at the chiropractor.

WWYD?

mamacat · 09-20-2017, 10:08 AM

Well uou could always consult with both and see what they can do and suggest but sounds like the chiro can do the adjustments as well so may help even nore thn the orthotics alone?

ECingMama · 09-20-2017, 12:24 PM

tough decision

RooMama · 09-20-2017, 12:37 PM

My husband is a chiropractor who does orthotics. Sometimes insurance covers it, sometimes not. It depends on the insurance. I would check on your insurance policy.

In regards to your trip, I would caution you that it takes time to get used to custom orthotics. You should only wear them an hour at a time to start and then longer stretches as your body adjusts to them.

09-20-2017, 09:38 AM	#1
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,358	chiropractor or podiatrist for orthotics? I keep injuring my lower back doing absolutely nothing. I think my feet are causing the problem. I was going to go to a podiatrist but it turns out my chiro does custom orthotics and he says he does it for the mechanics of the whole body and podiatrists do them just for the feet. My chiro gets them back faster (a week and a half vs. the podiatrist getting them in 2-3 weeks) so if I get his then I can have them for a trip we have coming up when we will be doing a lot of walking (and I'm really worried about my back for the trip- I would gladly pay extra to have a better trip- no sense being stuck in the hotel room with five kids in a super fun city we don't get to see). Chiro is also closer and more convenient. They won't be covered by insurance, though, so they'll probably be more expensive. But I'm not positive my insurance would even cover them, in which case they would be cheaper at the chiropractor. WWYD? __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

09-20-2017, 10:08 AM	#2
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: chiropractor or podiatrist for orthotics? Well uou could always consult with both and see what they can do and suggest but sounds like the chiro can do the adjustments as well so may help even nore thn the orthotics alone? __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

09-20-2017, 12:24 PM	#3
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: chiropractor or podiatrist for orthotics? tough decision __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

09-20-2017, 12:37 PM	#4
RooMama Rose Garden Who am I? Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,377	Re: chiropractor or podiatrist for orthotics? My husband is a chiropractor who does orthotics. Sometimes insurance covers it, sometimes not. It depends on the insurance. I would check on your insurance policy. In regards to your trip, I would caution you that it takes time to get used to custom orthotics. You should only wear them an hour at a time to start and then longer stretches as your body adjusts to them. __________________

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