Verrucae (plantar warts) can be painful, irritating and surprisingly persistent. While some disappear on their own, many linger for months or even years — especially when located on weight-bearing areas of the foot. Traditional treatments such as salicylic acid, freezing, or laser therapy can be helpful, but they don’t always work for everyone. If you’re …
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If you’ve ever experienced a sharp, burning pain in the ball of your foot, you might be dealing with Morton’s neuroma. This common foot condition occurs when a nerve in the forefoot becomes thickened and irritated, causing pain, tingling, or numbness—especially when walking. Luckily, with the right diagnosis and treatment, Morton’s neuroma can be effectively managed. In this …
Midfoot arthritis is a common but often overlooked cause of foot pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking. Whether due to aging, previous injuries, or wear and tear, arthritis in the midfoot can make everyday activities, like walking or standing, painful and frustrating. The good news? There are several effective treatment options for midfoot arthritis, from conservative …
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Shockwave therapy for Achilles Tendonitis, is a non-invasive innovative therapy that gives significant or total relief of pain in the vast majority of patients. Pain caused by Achilles Tendonitis can be debilitating, difficult to manage and cause a great deal of stress. It can impact the quality of your life and mean that you’re unable …
Shockwave therapy for Plantar Fasciitis, is a non-invasive innovative therapy that gives significant or total relief of pain in the vast majority of patients. Pain caused by Plantar Fasciitis can be debilitating, difficult to manage and cause a great deal of stress and upset. It can impact the quality of your life and mean that …
An ingrown toenail is a common problem and can happen when the corner or edge of your toenail curves and grows into the skin surrounding the nail. This can be painful, and the condition is very common in both men and women, but there are things you can do to ease the pain. Common causes …
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Now we are coming into the colder months, we regularly see our patients suffering from chilblains. Chilblains are small itchy, red or purple lumps that develop on your skin as an abnormal response to the cold. Despite being thought of as an older person’s problem, anyone of any age can develop them. What causes chilblains? …
Achilles tendon pain in runners is a very common overuse injury. It causes pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon below the calf muscle. The most up to date description of this condition, is actually Achilles tendinopathy. This more accurately describes the condition as it is most often not an inflammatory condition as the name …
Pain in the ball of your foot can be frustrating and limit you from your normal activities. If you have pain in the ball of your foot you are not alone- this is something that we treat in clinic on a daily basis. There are many conditions that can cause pain in the ball of …
The sesamoid bones are two small bones that sit directly underneath the big toe joint. The bones themselves sit within a tendon and help the toe joint move correctly. Sesamoiditis is a painful condition that affects these bones, and causes pain on the underside of the big toe joint. What causes sesamoiditis? The sesamoid bones can be …
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