Custom Orthotics in Chelsea, NY
Personalized Foot Support for Full-Body Relief
At Chelsea Chiropractic and Massage, we take a holistic approach to your health—starting from the ground up. Our clinic uses chiropractic methods that are safe, non-invasive, and effective, and custom orthotics are one of the most powerful tools we offer for correcting posture, relieving pain, and improving movement patterns. Designed to match your unique foot structure, our orthotics go beyond basic shoe inserts—they provide foundational support for your entire body.
Chelsea Chiropractic uses gentle manual spinal adjustments to relieve pain in the back, neck, head, arms, and legs, and also offers expert evaluation and custom orthotic fittings. Whether you’re dealing with foot, knee, hip, or lower back pain, properly fitted orthotics can significantly enhance your daily comfort and long-term mobility.
Helping You Move with Comfort and Stability
Many musculoskeletal problems start with imbalances in the feet. When your foundation isn’t properly aligned, it can create a ripple effect throughout your ankles, knees, hips, and spine. At Chelsea Chiropractic and Massage, we use custom orthotics to restore that foundation—so your whole body can move more efficiently and pain-free.
Orthotics are beneficial for patients of all ages, from athletes to seniors. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic discomfort, or simply tired of sore feet, we provide solutions tailored to your body’s needs.
What Are
Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are prescription shoe inserts designed to correct biomechanical issues in the feet. Unlike over-the-counter insoles that provide general cushioning, our Foot Levelers orthotics are custom-built based on a digital scan of your foot structure and a clinical assessment of your gait, posture, and physical demands.
Chelsea Chiropractic evaluates your walking pattern and alignment from the feet up, crafting orthotics that not only relieve discomfort but also promote better full-body function by addressing the root causes of imbalance.
Corrective exercises are another core part of therapy. These exercises are tailored to your specific condition and, when done consistently, help maintain spinal alignment, build strength, and prevent future injuries. Four of the most effective core spinal stabilization exercises often recommended include:
- Bird-Dog: Strengthens spinal extensors, abdominals, and back muscles to improve balance and core control.
- Cobra: Gently stretches and strengthens the lower spine and hips while supporting spinal mobility.
- Plank: Builds strength in the shoulders, back, core, and legs while promoting better posture.
- Side Plank: Targets the obliques and deep core muscles to enhance balance and spinal support.
While there are many additional therapeutic exercises that may be prescribed, these foundational movements play a vital role in improving spinal strength, stability, and overall mobility.
Functional Orthotics vs. Comfort Insoles
Not all insoles are created equal. Understanding the difference between functional orthotics and store-bought insoles is essential for choosing the right support.
- Custom Orthotics
Precision-made using a 3D digital scan and clinical insight, our Foot Levelers orthotics realign all three arches of the foot to create a more stable foundation. They’re tailored to your activity level and footwear, helping to correct posture, relieve pressure points, and enhance long-term mobility. - Store-Bought Insoles
These may offer temporary cushioning but are typically made in standard sizes and wear out within 6–9 months. They don’t address structural problems and won’t provide lasting support for chronic pain or joint misalignment.
How Custom Orthotics Help
Custom orthotics do more than make your shoes feel better—they realign your body from the ground up, improving both comfort and function.
Our Foot Levelers orthotics are designed to:
- Redistribute pressure across the foot, relieving hotspots such as the heels and forefoot
- Improve joint alignment in the ankles, knees, hips, and spine
- Enhance shock absorption during walking, running, and weight-bearing activities
- Support all three arches of the foot for a more balanced foundation
- Promote a healthier gait, reducing wear and tear on joints
By restoring alignment and reducing strain on the body’s weight-bearing chain, custom orthotics can relieve pain not just in the feet, but in the knees, hips, lower back, and even the neck. They’re ideal for those recovering from injury, managing chronic discomfort, or looking to improve performance through better biomechanics.
Why Choose
Chelsea Chiropractic and Massage for Custom Orthotics?
Chelsea Chiropractic brings a rare combination of clinical expertise, personalized care, and a holistic chiropractic approach to every orthotic he designs. Known for his warm, communicative style and dedication to patient well-being, Chelsea Chiropractic creates orthotics that not only relieve foot pain but also improve whole-body alignment and movement efficiency.
With advanced training in biomechanics and a deep understanding of how posture, gait, and spinal health are interconnected, he goes beyond temporary fixes. Each orthotic is custom-built based on how you move—not just where you hurt—ensuring your body is supported from the ground up.
Unlike over-the-counter options, Chelsea Chiropractic and Massage offers long-term solutions that support full-body function—without invasive procedures or reliance on pain medication.
Our Approach Includes:
- Full posture and gait evaluation
- Digital foot scanning to identify asymmetries and imbalances
- Personalized orthotic design tailored to your footwear and activity level
- Integration with chiropractic care, including spinal adjustments and mobility work
Chelsea Chiropractic is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in both chiropractic and orthotic technologies. His collaborative, forward-thinking care model ensures you receive a treatment plan that’s not only evidence-informed but also customized to your life. Whether you’re standing all day, training for a marathon, or recovering from injury, we design orthotics to keep you aligned, supported, and moving comfortably.
Our Custom
Orthotics Process
We follow a personalized, step-by-step process to ensure your orthotics support your body’s unique biomechanics and provide long-term relief:
Step 1: Initial Evaluation
Chelsea Chiropractic conducts a comprehensive posture and gait assessment to identify the source of discomfort and detect imbalances in your body’s weight-bearing chain—from the feet to the neck. This includes:
- Reviewing your foot structure
- Observing how you walk and stand
- Identifying alignment issues in the ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, and spine
- Discussing your lifestyle, activity level (especially for runners or active individuals), and treatment goals
Step 2: Digital Foot Scan
We use advanced scanning technology to take a precise impression of your feet. This reveals pressure points and arch alignment, allowing us to tailor your orthotics to your exact foot shape—unlike generic insoles that come in standard sizes and typically wear out within 6–9 months.
Step 3: Custom Prescription and Fabrication
- Support all three arches of the foot
- Redistribute pressure to relieve sore areas like the heels and balls of the feet
- Realign the ankles and feet to improve movement efficiency
- Help correct structural imbalances that can lead to pain in the knees, hips, and lower back
Step 4: Fitting and Follow-Up
Once your orthotics are ready, we schedule a fitting appointment to ensure a proper fit. Most patients break them in quickly, and adjustments can be made as your posture or activity levels evolve.
Are Custom Orthotics a Long-Term Solution?
Yes. Unlike over-the-counter inserts, our Foot Levelers orthotics are made from high-quality materials designed to last for several years. More importantly, they address the root cause of structural imbalances rather than masking symptoms.
By stabilizing the feet, these orthotics help restore proper alignment across the entire musculoskeletal system—reducing pain, preventing injury, and improving mobility. For many patients, this foundation of support leads to lasting improvements when combined with chiropractic care and targeted exercise.
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Benefits Of
Custom Orthotics
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, on your feet all day, or simply aiming for better alignment and mobility, custom orthotics offer long-term benefits that extend far beyond the feet.
For example, runners—and anyone who spends long hours walking or standing—often turn to orthotics for cushioning, arch support, and relief from foot pain. But the real value of custom orthotics lies in their ability to correct imbalances that affect the entire musculoskeletal system.
Because the body’s weight-bearing joints (ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, lower back, and even the neck) are connected in a chain that starts at the feet, addressing foot dysfunction is key to improving whole-body function and preventing future injury.
Key Benefits
Your scan data and clinical evaluation are used to craft Foot Levelers orthotics designed specifically for your needs. These stabilizers:
- Relieves chronic foot pain, including plantar fasciitis, arch pain, and bunions
- Reduces strain on the knees, hips, pelvis, and lower back
- Improves posture, balance, and gait mechanics
- Enhances athletic performance and endurance
- Supports recovery following surgery or musculoskeletal injury
Custom orthotics are particularly helpful for individuals with high arches, flat feet, leg length discrepancies, or abnormal gait patterns. Unlike over-the-counter inserts that wear out in months, our Foot Levelers orthotics are tailored to your feet, activity level, and shoe type—and built to provide lasting correction and support.
Conditions Treated with Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics can help manage, reduce, or prevent symptoms associated with a variety of structural and functional conditions:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Flat feet or fallen arches
- Heel spurs
- Overpronation or supination
- Knee, hip, or pelvic pain
- Sciatica and lower back pain
- Achilles tendonitis
- Leg length discrepancies
- Gait and balance disorders
They’re also an excellent option for improving daily comfort during pregnancy, standing-intensive jobs, and high-impact athletic training. By stabilizing all three arches of the foot and realigning joint mechanics, custom orthotics serve as a foundational tool for better movement and less pain throughout the body.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Do I need orthotics even if my feet don’t hurt?
Yes—foot issues often affect the knees, hips, and spine. Even without foot pain, custom orthotics can improve posture, reduce joint strain, and help prevent future injuries.
Can I use orthotics in any shoes?
We are considered a non-participating provider, which means we can treat patients and provide documentation for insurance reimbursement, but we are not “in network” with most insurance plans. This approach gives us the freedom to prioritize your care without needing permission or prior authorization from insurance companies—many of which require approval from non-medical personnel before you can even begin treatment.
By working directly with you, we can fully customize your therapy plan based on your condition, goals, and progress—not insurance limits. Most of our patients report feeling better after just one visit, a testament to the effectiveness of our hands-on, personalized care.
How long do custom orthotics last?
We are considered a non-participating provider, which means we can treat patients and provide documentation for insurance reimbursement, but we are not “in network” with most insurance plans. This approach gives us the freedom to prioritize your care without needing permission or prior authorization from insurance companies—many of which require approval from non-medical personnel before you can even begin treatment.
By working directly with you, we can fully customize your therapy plan based on your condition, goals, and progress—not insurance limits. Most of our patients report feeling better after just one visit, a testament to the effectiveness of our hands-on, personalized care.
Are they covered by insurance?
We are considered a non-participating provider, which means we can treat patients and provide documentation for insurance reimbursement, but we are not “in network” with most insurance plans. This approach gives us the freedom to prioritize your care without needing permission or prior authorization from insurance companies—many of which require approval from non-medical personnel before you can even begin treatment.
By working directly with you, we can fully customize your therapy plan based on your condition, goals, and progress—not insurance limits. Most of our patients report feeling better after just one visit, a testament to the effectiveness of our hands-on, personalized care.
Why get orthotics from a chiropractor instead of a store?
We are considered a non-participating provider, which means we can treat patients and provide documentation for insurance reimbursement, but we are not “in network” with most insurance plans. This approach gives us the freedom to prioritize your care without needing permission or prior authorization from insurance companies—many of which require approval from non-medical personnel before you can even begin treatment.
By working directly with you, we can fully customize your therapy plan based on your condition, goals, and progress—not insurance limits. Most of our patients report feeling better after just one visit, a testament to the effectiveness of our hands-on, personalized care.
Do I need chiropractic care too?
We are considered a non-participating provider, which means we can treat patients and provide documentation for insurance reimbursement, but we are not “in network” with most insurance plans. This approach gives us the freedom to prioritize your care without needing permission or prior authorization from insurance companies—many of which require approval from non-medical personnel before you can even begin treatment.
By working directly with you, we can fully customize your therapy plan based on your condition, goals, and progress—not insurance limits. Most of our patients report feeling better after just one visit, a testament to the effectiveness of our hands-on, personalized care.
Are chiropractors qualified to recommend orthotics?
We are considered a non-participating provider, which means we can treat patients and provide documentation for insurance reimbursement, but we are not “in network” with most insurance plans. This approach gives us the freedom to prioritize your care without needing permission or prior authorization from insurance companies—many of which require approval from non-medical personnel before you can even begin treatment.
By working directly with you, we can fully customize your therapy plan based on your condition, goals, and progress—not insurance limits. Most of our patients report feeling better after just one visit, a testament to the effectiveness of our hands-on, personalized care.
Do you use any equipment as part of treatment?
We are considered a non-participating provider, which means we can treat patients and provide documentation for insurance reimbursement, but we are not “in network” with most insurance plans. This approach gives us the freedom to prioritize your care without needing permission or prior authorization from insurance companies—many of which require approval from non-medical personnel before you can even begin treatment.
By working directly with you, we can fully customize your therapy plan based on your condition, goals, and progress—not insurance limits. Most of our patients report feeling better after just one visit, a testament to the effectiveness of our hands-on, personalized care.
Can kids or non-athletes benefit from orthotics?
We are considered a non-participating provider, which means we can treat patients and provide documentation for insurance reimbursement, but we are not “in network” with most insurance plans. This approach gives us the freedom to prioritize your care without needing permission or prior authorization from insurance companies—many of which require approval from non-medical personnel before you can even begin treatment.
By working directly with you, we can fully customize your therapy plan based on your condition, goals, and progress—not insurance limits. Most of our patients report feeling better after just one visit, a testament to the effectiveness of our hands-on, personalized care.
Next Steps
If you’re dealing with foot, leg, or lower back pain—or simply want to move more comfortably—custom orthotics may be the missing piece. With expert evaluation and a truly personalized fit, Chelsea Chiropractic helps patients get lasting relief from the ground up.
Contact Us
We’re here to help you take the first step toward better movement, strength, and overall physical wellness. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to improve mobility, our team is ready to support your goals.
Now accepting new patients for physical therapy-informed care. Chelsea Chiropractic welcomes individuals of all ages—whether you’re an athlete recovering from strain or an adult seeking long-term relief from stiffness and discomfort.
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231 West 21st Street, Lower Level, New York, NY, 10011
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If you’re ready to regain strength, reduce pain, and move with more confidence, we encourage you to schedule a physical therapy consultation today. Early, personalized care can make all the difference—and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
