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Buying Winter Boots

Now you’ve put away your sandals, you will want a pair of boots that’s both stylish and warm. Here are some tips to help you decide what boots are best for you. Wellington Boots They have been around since the 1800’s and were originally made of rubber as it’s...

Chilblains and Feet

Chiblains are small, red lumps on the skin which can be itchy and painful. They are usually found on the feet, hands and face as a response to cold weather.  This winter, I have seen many patients with this painful condition and it is often unrecognised. Causes Poor...

Ball of Foot Pain

Ball of the foot pain is usually caused by Metatarsalgia or Morton’s Neuroma. However, there are other conditions such as a plantar plate tear, stress-fracture and so on, so it is important to get a correct diagnosis. Metatarsalgia Causes: usually as a result of...

Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) is often caused by tight footwear, cutting the nails incorrectly or picking the nail. Some people are more prone to ingrown toenails due to the natural shape of their nail. They often reoccur. Regular treatment may be required....

Cracked Heels

Cracked heels can be very painful, the symptoms are pain on weight bearing and thickening of the skin around the heel, this is called callous. Walking barefoot, shoes that are open such as sandals and thin soled shoes can make the symptoms worse. Thick dry skin...