There’s lots of treatments available on the market to treat verrucae, from acids to freezing gadgets. Lots of old wives tales that can be tried, but at the end of the day they are a virus and they can be super stubborn to get rid of.
Most of the time when these have been tried we have people com...
Metatarsalgia is not an easy word to say...Met-uh-tahr-SAL-Juh.
It is a broad term describing pain in the ball area of the foot. A bit like saying you have a headache when your head is sore.
Metatarsalgia is generally not serious, simple at-home treatments such as ice and rest can often relieve ...
Laser Therapy uses unique technology to enable concurrent treatment of pain, inflammtaion and swelling, quickly whilst elimating any harmful heating effects.
Laser therapy involves directing Laser light into inflamed or damaged tissues to accelerate the body’s natural healing process.
One of the most common issues that patients come to us with is an ingrown toenail.
Ingrown toenails can present themselves in different ways. Often the nail looks normal but is painful when pressure is applied. An ingrown toenail can also be caused due to a sharp pierce of nail. The skin around t...
Verruca are plantar warts that commonly occur on the soles of the feet or around the toe areas. They are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is contagious. There are various forms of HPV, which all relate to various parts of the human body.
What causes verrucae?
The HPV virus is t...
With the mixed weather we’re having, it’s important to get out and make the most of it while you can.
Whether that’s walking or running, one of the biggest impacts to your health you can make is getting outside, breathing in fresh air and soaking up some vitamin D.
Unfortunately, pain can get in t...
Severs Disease, while it’s name sounds concerning, it is a very easily treated condition and is more common than people think.
What is Severs Disease?
Severs disease presents in children as a pain or tenderness in the back of the heel or leg and is aggravated by activity. It often occurs in bot...
What is Achilles Tendonitis or Tendinopathy?
Achilles Tendonitis or Tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and weakness of the achilles tendon. The achilles is the tendon formed as the gastrocnemius and soleus (calf muscle) and joins to insert on to the heel bone. It ...
Athlete's foot is also called Tinea Pedis, is the most common fungal infection that usually appears on the toes and inter-digital spaces but it can also appear on the heels and sides of the feet.
The athlete's foot is contagious and can be spread by direct contact through shoes and socks. Common...
Morton’s neuroma is named after Dr Morton who first described this condition in 1876. It is sometimes called Morton’s metatarsalgia or interdigital neuroma.
The nerve that runs between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals in the feet are most often affected. But it can affect other intermetatarsal space...
Foot Problems During Pregnancy
During pregnancy the expectant mum's body goes through different changes and sometimes they can cause a few problems to the feet.
Knowing what to expect will help manage them.
During pregnancy the hormon...
Corns are often described as stone under the foot.
They start with an occasional pain and as time goes on they can be there with every step.
It can affect everyday life, from household chores to competitive running.
The cause can be from the way you walk, your foot shape to the shoes y...
