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Diabetic Neuropathy and Foot Comfort
When you live with diabetes, foot care is not optional background noise. It is part of the daily routine. One common reason is diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that can affect the feet and legs. For some people, neuropathy causes burning, tingling, stabbing sensations, numbness, sensitivity, or general foot discomfort. For others, the problem is sneakier: they may lose some feeling in their feet and not notice irritation, rubbing, pressure, blisters, or minor injuries right away. Read more...
Orthotics versus Insoles: What's the Difference
Orthotics and insoles both go inside your shoes, but they are not the same. Insoles mainly add cushioning. Orthotics provide more structured support. Insoles can make shoes feel softer. Orthotics can help your feet feel better supported. Pine Valley Orthotics focuses only on orthotics because foot comfort should be more than soft padding. It should be support with a purpose. If your shoes feel hard, an insole may help. If your feet need support, choose orthotics. Read more...
Pine Valley Orthotics vs. PowerStep
Pine Valley Orthotics vs. PowerStep: Which Orthotics Are Right For You Pine Valley Orthotics and PowerStep both offer foot-support products designed to improve comfort inside your shoes. The difference is focus. PowerStep is a large, established orthotic insole brand with a broad catalog, strong name recognition, and many options for arch support, cushioning, work shoes, running shoes, hiking boots, and common foot discomfort. Pine Valley Orthotics is a specialized orthotics brand focused on targeted support by activity, sport, gender, and foot comfort need. Pine Valley does not position itself as... Read more...
Stu Sackowitz Wins 2024 Championship
CONGRATULATIONS to Stuart Sackowitz, the founder and inventor of Pine Valley Orthotics for winning the 2024 Senior Club Championship at Mizner Country Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Stu wore Pine Valley's golf orthotics during the championship. The golf orthotics kept him comfortable, energized, and on his way to victory.  Stuart Sackowitz Wins 2024 Senior Club Championship at Mizner Country Club Stuart Sackowitz, the founder and inventor of Pine Valley Orthotics, won the 2024 Senior Club Championship at Mizner Country Club. Stu wore his golf orthotics, one of many orthotics made by Pine Valley Orthotics, during the championship. The golf... Read more...
Important Benefits of Orthotics You Should Know
For those who lead an active lifestyle, orthotics can be a game-changer. These supportive inserts offer enhanced comfort, improved alignment, injury prevention, better performance, and pain relief. Pine Valley Orthotics can make a substantial difference in your active endeavors. Read more...
Tips for Breaking In New Orthotics
Tips for Breaking In New Orthotics For those people with foot problems, it can seem like foot comfort is an everyday battle. But, relief can come from support provided by orthotics customized to meet the needs of an individual's feet. Pine Valley Orthotics are engineered with a unique Energy Return System to provide the best possible foundation for active people. Once you’ve decided to “step into comfort,” it's essential to know that adapting to your new orthotics can sometimes be a bit challenging. However, breaking in your new footwear can go smoothly if you... Read more...