Health First Southam Podiatry Blog
Find out more about common foot conditions, podiatry treatments, foot care and more in our blog.
Podiatry Treatment Tools – Shockwave Therapy for Healing
Following my previous exploration of LASER THERAPY FOR HEALING, today we’re diving into a powerful and effective treatment option that has been making waves—literally—across the medical community for some time now: SHOCKWAVE THERAPY. If you’ve been hearing about Shockwave Therapy…
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Podiatry Treatment Tools – Laser Therapy for Healing
Now I have completed the two previous series of articles – firstly on the cost of treating foot-related problems, and secondly how to cure them – I am going to move onto the next series where I will be looking…
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The Cost of Routine Foot Care
Footcare is an essential part of keeping our feet healthy. We are used to doing it for other parts of our body – cleaning our teeth, brushing our hair, applying face & hand creams etc. But how many of us…
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The Cost of Morton’s Neuromas (Metatarsalgia)
A neuroma is a benign swelling / lump on a nerve, and they are quite commonly found in the feet between the base of the toes and the joints that make up the balls of the feet (the metatarso-phalangeal joints…
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How to Cure Verrucas
Verrucae, commonly known as plantar warts, can be an annoying and uncomfortable skin condition that affects countless individuals. These small, fleshy bumps can appear anywhere on the feet but most commonly on the soles (the plantar surface) and can cause…
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How to Cure Metatarsalgia (Ball of Foot Pain)
The word “metatarsalgia” is unfortunately commonly given as a diagnosis for ball of foot pain, but it is no more of a diagnosis than the word “headache” is. t quite simply means pain in the metatarsal area of the foot.…
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How to Cure Foot Ulcers
You have probably heard of mouth ulcers and leg ulcers, but what about foot ulcers? Yes you can get foot ulcers and they are quite common. You may be surprised to hear that they are one of the most costly…
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How to Cure Foot Arthritis
This is the 12th article in the series of articles on how to cure foot problems. However this one is a bit of a misnomer as arthritis technically isn’t cureable. That doesn’t mean that nothing can be done about it…
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Celebrating 30 years of fixing feet in Southam
Firstly, apologies that this blog is being uploaded a year late – it should have been added in 2023! Back in 1993 I started visiting a few patients in their homes around Southam to look after their feet as it…
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Why Good Podiatrists Are the Heroes of Heel Pain – #PodsHealHeels
Do you ever feel like your heels are staging a revolt against your every step? That stabbing pain with every morning shuffle out of bed? You might just be experiencing the notorious heel pain. But fret not, for in the…
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The Impact of Hyperkeratosis on Foot Health: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Foot health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, as our feet bear the weight of our bodies and facilitate our mobility. However, one condition that can significantly impact foot health is hyperkeratosis. This article delves into the causes, symptoms,…
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Understanding the Common Foot Problems Experienced by Swimmers
Swimming is an invigorating sport that offers numerous benefits for physical fitness, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being. However, despite its many advantages, swimmers are not exempt from encountering foot problems that can hinder their performance in the water. From blisters…
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Changes are afoot!
Inflation is taking its toll on our business so our PODIATRY fees ONLY will be increasing on 1st October 2023 by approximately 7% which is still below the rate of inflation. As always, we try to provide as cost-effective care…
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Top Tips For Buying Children’s Shoes
It is no secret that parents worry about their children, especially when choosing and buying their footwear. Unfortunately, there is a minefield of possible future problems if it goes wrong, horror stories told by elderly relatives and friends due to…
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How Does Walking Affect Your Feet?
Our bodies were designed for movement, so walking is a great way to get in your daily exercise; however, this does not mean it isn’t tough on our feet. In an average lifetime, we will walk a colossal 100,000 miles;…
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All About Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are common injuries among athletes and non-athletes alike. When your ankle joint is twisted and overstretched, the surrounding ligaments and possibly tendons become damaged. This can cause mild to severe pain, swelling and discomfort but can usually be…
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How to Cure Achilles Tendonitis (Tendinitis)
For most people, if they are asked to name one tendon in their body, it would be the one at the back of the heel – the Achilles tendon. The name comes from Greek mythology, where Achilleus, the greatest of…
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Preventing Blisters
Picture this — you’ve finally decided to take your new pair of shoes on a test drive. You feel elated at first, but that feeling quickly fades away, giving way to a sharp pain — blisters! Blisters are an all-too-common…
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What Is Athletes Foot?
Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a common and uncomfortable fungal infection of the feet that causes itching, scaling, and redness of the skin on the soles of the feet and between the toes. Dermatophytes cause it; microscopic fungi that…
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Are Orthotics Worth It?
Orthotics are fantastic; they can ease pain and prevent it before it occurs and make your day-to-day life much more comfortable so the simple answer is yes! Orthotics are definitely worth it. Orthotics have been used successfully to treat a…
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