Our ancestors had the opportunity to walk or run over hill and dale without restricting footwear, or hard pavement. The sedentary lifestyle, combined with a shift in family activity centered on television is counter to how our bodies were developed.

Secondly, modern food processing methods often deprive us of the minerals we need. If the minerals are not available, ligaments and tendons do not have what they need to be strong. It is not possible for the bones to be held in their proper alignment.

Thirdly, during the last three months of pregnancy, there is not enough room for mother or baby and the feet and legs are tucked up and in. Many people fail to outgrow this posture.

These factors make our body less capable of realigning itself, and contribute to our postural problems.

Traditional support orthotics are designed as a wedge to support the lower leg bone and do nothing for the foot arch. Solarcs realign the cuboid bone, which is the master keystone to human posture. The need to wedge from the inside of the foot is no longer necessary.

A supporting orthotic whether custom or generic can only attempt to prevent further collapse of foot/leg structure. Only Solarc can realign the cuboid bone. God made individual feet on a basic generic pattern. Most feet conform to function in a universal program of movement and weight bearing. A generic Solarc will fill the need for the vast majority of people.

Proper positioning of the foot, leads to proper position of the structures immediately above. If you change the foot/leg movement to a more reasonable and appropriate alignment, it allows proper function, which in turn may minimize discomfort and pain.

The Achilles tendon is in continuity with the plantar fascia along the bottom of the foot. The Solarcs work by holding soft tissues in a dynamic balance and the cuboid navicular in proper position. The muscles, tendons and ligaments are able to reposition to their optimal lengths. This reduces the strain on the plantar fascia, and releases pressure on the nerve bundles.

In addition to the above explanation, the program stresses optimum mineralization for healthy muscles and bones.

Corns, calluses and bunions are irritations caused by high pressure points. Solarc helps to dynamically balance foot action, thereby evening out foot pressure and friction, and reducing pressure on the great toe.

Probably 90% of people will put the insoles in and within a few days will experience comfort. The other 10% of people will experience moderate discomfort. This indicates the extreme misalignment present and the necessity to respect the soft tissues that need to be realigned slowly; stretched into life, not stressed into strife.

Yes, it is important to wear both, so that both foundation structures can be optimally aligned. Feet walk the dance of life, by balancing their steps together.

We are frequently asked about children walking ‘funny’, flatfooted, or ‘like a duck.’ It is much easier to correct these problems during the formative years. See Children’s Posture Program.

The Solarc can be put inside your socks or slippers, and can be taped or velcroed into sandals. We are currently working on a sandal design.

The Solarcs can be wiped as often as you like with a little bit of soapy water.

Along with forming hammertoes, calluses, etc., high heels are associated with increased stress on the inside of the knees. We suggest wearing heels no higher than 1-1 1/2".

This depends on the amount of wear and tear you give them, and your weight. They will last a minimum of nine months to a year, but they may last as long as two and a half years.

The body adapts to the insole in a non-allergenic response.

It is important to wear shoes that breath. Many shoes today are made out of non-breathing materials.