When it comes to children’s health, parents often focus on nutrition, sleep, and exercise—but few think about the foundation their kids stand on every day: their feet. At Johns Creek Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we believe every child deserves a strong, balanced foundation, which is why we’re offering free foot scans for kids this month to evaluate posture, balance, and foot alignment. This simple, non-invasive scan helps us determine whether your child could benefit from custom orthotics for kids—specialized inserts designed to support healthy growth, posture, and movement.
Why Foot Scanning Matters for Growing Kids
Children’s feet grow quickly, often changing size every few months in early childhood and every year during adolescence. Those rapid growth phases can lead to subtle changes in alignment that parents might not notice—like flat feet, pronation, or uneven shoe wear—but they can affect posture, balance, and even the spine.
A kids’ foot scan provides an easy, detailed look at how your child’s feet are functioning when standing, walking, or running. It helps us identify imbalances before they lead to knee, hip, or back pain later in life. The goal isn’t just to correct problems but to help growing bodies develop the right way from the start.
According to Foot Levelers, “orthotics for kids can help stabilize their posture and keep the spine and pelvis in alignment.” Their Ultra Young Soles® line is specially designed for ages 5–12 to support all three arches of the foot—not just one like most over-the-counter inserts. Supporting all three arches helps the body move more efficiently and reduces the stress placed on growing joints and muscles. You can also watch the short video on the Foot Levelers website explaining how kids’ orthotics support healthy posture.
The Benefits of Custom Orthotics for Kids
Unlike generic shoe inserts, custom orthotics for kids are built from an exact 3-D foot scan of your child’s arches, foot shape, and weight distribution. This means the support is personalized—not one-size-fits-all. Here’s what properly fitted orthotics can help with: posture and balance, reduced fatigue, injury prevention, enhanced athletic performance, and spinal health. At our office, we frequently see kids who are active in sports or complain of tired legs after standing or playing. Often, the issue isn’t the activity—it’s the foundation. With custom orthotics for kids, we can improve performance and prevent recurring problems down the road. You can read more about how we approach posture and movement in our pediatric chiropractic care page, where we focus on helping kids move and grow without restriction.
When Is the Best Time to Scan Your Child’s Feet?
The earlier, the better. Ideally, a child’s first foot scan should happen around ages 5–7, once their gait pattern is more stable. However, older children and teens benefit just as much—especially during growth spurts or sports seasons. A good rule of thumb: schedule a scan if your child’s shoe size changes by more than a size and a half, or if they start complaining of foot, leg, or back discomfort. Foot Levelers’ Posture Protect Program even allows for discounted orthotic replacements as kids grow, ensuring they stay supported year after year. We also recommend scanning your child’s feet annually—just like a dental check-up or sports physical—to track changes and stay proactive about their posture and musculoskeletal health. Parents interested in learning how chiropractic care supports the whole family can also visit our page on Chiropractic Care for Today’s Modern Woman.
Our Free Foot Scan Offer
To help local families experience the benefits of this technology, Johns Creek Chiropractic & Wellness Center is offering free foot scans for kids for a limited time. The process takes just a few minutes, is completely painless, and gives you a digital report of your child’s foot function and posture. If your child would benefit from custom orthotics, we’re also providing a reduced-price orthotic package exclusively for pediatric patients this month. It’s a simple way to give your child lasting support for their feet, posture, and spine—helping them stay active, healthy, and pain-free.
Take the First Step Toward a Strong Foundation
Your child’s feet are the base for their entire body. Just like braces guide proper tooth alignment, custom orthotics for kids help guide proper foot and postural development. A quick, free scan can reveal what’s happening beneath the surface—and help us prevent problems before they start. Schedule your child’s free foot scan today at Johns Creek Chiropractic & Wellness Center or call our office to reserve a spot. Strong foundations build strong kids—starting from the ground up.
