Foot Problems
The Cost of Ingrowing Toenails
(This popular article was originally published in October 2020 so the financial figures have been updated in March 2024) Following on from last month’s article introducing the various costs associated with health problems, I thought I would start with something apparently relatively simple – ingrowing toenails. However, they can be far from simple. In my…
Read MoreNational Feet Week – 10 painful foot conditions that can be cured
Have you ever heard the phrase “when your feet hurt, it hurts all over”? Well for many people, it really is true. Foot pains & problems are very common, and they reduce our mobility, restrict our activities, and even affect our mood. However, there is good news – these painful foot problems can be cured.…
Read MorePlantar heel pain / plantar fasciitis – Your 8 incredible protective mechanisms
Why all the fuss about heel pain I hear you say? Well unless you’ve had it, I guess you won’t really know. Those who suffer from it describe it as: Hell Debilitating Painful Torture Excruciating Crippling Depressing …
Read MoreThe differences between Podiatrists, Chiropodists, Foot Health Practitioners / Professionals and others that treat feet in the UK
Our feet are invaluable to us if we want to be able to be active, mobile, and healthy. If they go wrong, then they can seriously affect our quality of life. Those who have suffered from foot-related problems such as plantar fasciitis (heel pain), Achilles tendonitis, neuromas, ingrowing toenails, corns etc. will know how each…
Read MoreTreatment of Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain #podshealheels
Welcome to the last in a series of 3 articles about plantar fasciitis that I hope will help you understand the processes involved in achieving resolution of this often frustrating and sometimes debilitating foot condition. In this article we will look at treating the problem. To keep terminology simple, I will use the label “heel…
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