PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - Severe back pain is often the result of leg length discrepancy, explains Cesar Lua of Novis Shoes, a leading orthopedic shoe manufacturer.

"The effects that leg length difference has on your body can vary from person to person," says Lua. "If you suffer from chronic back pain, you may have short leg syndrome, a difference in the length of your legs."

A large percentage of our population has some difference in the length of their legs.

Not uncommon, leg length discrepancies can often be ignored resulting in chronic back pain.

A study showed that close to 74 percent of people with lower back pain had a discrepancy in length of legs.
 

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - With 2012 already in full swing, New Year's resolutions are a traditional subject of discussion around the water cooler.

"Fitness is one of the top resolutions on everyone's list each year," says Cesar Lua, owner of Novis Shoes, a leading manufacturer of shoe insoles and custom orthotic footwear. "So many times you begin with great intentions. Planning is the key to your success."

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - It doesn't matter where you have pinches or aches –whether in your back, knee or foot - orthopedic shoes can alleviate pain quickly. The right shoe orthotic can also provide you with more than relief. It can prevent foot deformities, injuries and, in some cases, correct them.

Cesar Lua, a certified pedorthist and owner of Novis Shoes, which specializes in shoe lifts, inserts and custom orthopedic footwear, explains the basic characteristics that are important for quality orthopedic shoes.
 

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - It doesn't matter where you have pinches or aches –whether in your back, knee or foot - orthopedic shoes can alleviate pain quickly. The right shoe orthotic can also provide you with more than relief. It can prevent foot deformities, injuries and, in some cases, correct them.

Cesar Lua, a certified pedorthist and owner of Novis Shoes, which specializes in shoe lifts, inserts and custom orthopedic footwear, explains the basic characteristics that are important for quality orthopedic shoes.

1- Broad and deep toe box: Blisters, bunions, hammertoe, claw toe, corns and calluses are just a few of the foot deformities that are caused by toe boxes that are too narrow or too shallow.

"Cramming your toes into small boxes is simply not worth the residual consequences," said the shoe inserts professional. "Look for shoes that allow your toes to spread out comfortably with a little room to spare. Stick with round or square boxes and avoid pointy shoes for maximum comfort."
 

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - In observation of National Physical Therapy Month this October, Cesar Lua, a certified pedorthist who owns Novis Shoes, explains the benefits from orthotics to aid scoliosis patients in balancing the body.

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - There has been a rise in the use of orthopaedic shoes and inserts used by professional athletes of every sport.  Cesar Lua, owner of Novis Shoes, a leading retailer of orthopedic shoes in Pasadena, California, comments on the benefits of a shoe insole and orthotics for performance enhancement and injury prevention in athletes.

"Athletes can be prone to instability and injuries from overuse of the ankles and knees," says Mr. Lua who manufactures customized shoes for orthotic inserts and lifts.  "A custom-made orthotic can assist in high-performance activity faced by pro athletes."

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - People suffering from diabetes need to be particularly careful with their feet, notes Cesar Lua, owner of the lift shoes company Novis Shoes. Below are some of the ways that diabetics need to care for their feet.

Inspection: Someone who has diabetes should inspect his or her feet daily for blisters, red spots, cuts, swelling, or any break in the skin. They should look between toes and examine the sole with a mirror if necessary.  Because foot injuries can be very serious for diabetics, any damage should be examined by a specialist right away. Also, be sure to check your shoes daily for signs of wear - this can cause blisters and abrasions.

Pasadena, CA - Many lower back and other muscular-skeletal complaints are actually the result of short leg syndrome, explains Cesar Lua, from Novis Shoes, a company selling orthopedic shoes.  

He advises people about short leg syndrome's symptoms and describes how to take care of the condition using orthopedic footwear.

"The human body is designed for the head and shoulders to balance over the feet," points out Lua. "But a leg length discrepancy of as little as 0.5 centimeters requires the body to compensate for the inequity and puts everything out of balance. People can spend lots of money trying to figure out what causes the pain, when it's actually an inequity between the lengths of their legs."

Pasadena, CA - Hip replacement surgery often causes leg length problems, notes Cesar Lua of Novis Shoes, a shoe lift manufacturer. And this discrepancy must often be addressed by shoe lifts or other orthotic footwear.

Hip replacement surgery is usually necessitated by osteoarthritis in the hip joint, or a hip fracture. It is used when pain and loss of function become severe.  Total hip replacement surgery replaces the existing joint by attaching an artificial hip joint to the existing bone.  he end of the femur is capped with a metal ball and the hip socket is resurfaced with a metal shell and plastic liner.

Pasadena, CA - Novis Shoes can provide shoe lifts custom designed for individual customers who experience leg length discrepancy problems.
 
Our orthopedic footwear company specializes in all kinds of shoe modifications - from simple repairs to complete custom-made footwear - and can fill specific prescriptions quickly and easily.

Our skilled Certified Pedorthist can apply shoe lifts for just about any shoe - for heights of ¼ of an inch to six inches. Leg length discrepancy can be caused by a number of congenital and acquired conditions, including hip surgery, scoliosis, hip disease, and short leg syndrome. The problem is that even a small discrepancy can mean that your body compensates by leaning toward the shorter leg. If the discrepancy isn’t compensated for, it can lead to back and hip pain, TMJ disorder, sciatica, foot and ankle pain, chronic fatigue and other problems.