Sometimes to treat foot problems you need to change the posture or alignment of the foot. The arch may need supporting or the heel may need to be tilted inwards or outwards. At times there are conditions in which the foot needs to be tilted in some more and laterally wedge insoles are used for…
Read MoreLace bite (or skate bite) is something that is well known in ice and roller skating communities, but is not so well known outside those communities. Lace bite is an inflammation of the tendons (mostly the anterior tibial tendon) on the front of the ankles where the laces are putting pressure on the area. It…
Read MoreHaglund’s deformity is a lump at the back of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon inserts into the bone that can get painful with pressure from the footwear. As a Haglund’s deformity is due to an enlargement of the bone, there is not really a quick way to get rid of it. There are,…
Read More‘Toe jam’ is not a diagnosis or even a real clinical condition. Toe jam is that name that is given to that yucky stuff that can build up between the toes. It is a combination of things like dead skin cells, lint from the socks and other debris that builds up between the toes and…
Read MoreFoot odour is really annoying and socially embarrassing, so you really want to do something about it to get rid of it. The actual smell or odour is due to bacteria that break down the sweat. The logic would suggest that the best way to get rid of the foot odour would be to use…
Read MoreThere are a number of different causes of toe walking in children. All cases need to be looked into by a paediatric health professional to identify the reason for the toe walking. this is because a number of neurological conditions can cause the problem. The most common cause of toe walking in children is what…
Read MoreYes. We recently started offering an electric callus file for the self care of cracked heels and calluses that is battery operated and has two speeds and two heads (rough and smooth), so is a versatile tool for you to use to look after your feet. Is it safe to use the electric callus remover?…
Read MoreChilblains are pesky, itchy, annoying and painful. They are an inflammatory reaction in the toe or foot to the waste products that can accumulate because of the way that your small blood vessels respond to the change to the colder climate. The best approach to deal with chilblains is to keep warm and use a…
Read Morefisiocrem (and yes, the ‘f’ is supposed to be lower case) is often touted as an all natural topical gel that is effective for musculoskeletal pain. It is considered ‘natural’ as it contains the natural plant based ingredients of Arnica, Hypericum (St John’s Wort), Melaleuca alternifolia leaf and Calendula. This makes it a viable alternative…
Read MoreIf you check some older information on foot pain, you might come across some old advice about putting water in a Coca-Cola bottle and freeze it and then roll the foot across it to give the foot a massage. This was great for conditions like plantar fasciitis and those aching tired feet at the end…
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