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How to Soothe Tired Feet
Your feet take a battering every day – walking, running for the bus, standing on the train or exercising. Sitting causes problems as well, as this leads to poor circulation and muscle atrophy (wasting of muscle tissue). Whatever you do each day you can’t avoid...
How to Deal with Leg Cramps
Sudden cramping in your feet or legs is painful and disconcerting. It’s caused by the leg muscle contracting suddenly and sharply. This may last a few seconds or several minutes. Your toes may also curl a little during the contraction, or you may notice your calf...
Foot Care for Men
For men concerned about their feet or anything to do with their lower legs, a podiatrist is the ideal person to give you help and advice. Certain foot issues tend to affect gents more than ladies (although anyone can suffer from them) – often because men are a wee bit...
Nordic Walking: Exercise for the Whole Body
Walking is the easiest way to exercise. We do it naturally and it uses all the muscles, ligaments and joints of the lower body, from the waist down. It’s also good for cardiovascular health and our general well-being, and we all need a bit of that. However, a regular...
Can the Menopause Cause Foot Problems?
Foot problems can affect anyone, male or female, young or old. However, it’s women that most commonly have issues with their feet. There are several reasons for this, but a dominant factor is the onset of menopause. This generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55,...
Can You Sprain Your Big Toe?
This may sound difficult but it’s actually very easy to sprain your big toe. If the toe bends too far towards the top of the foot whilst the sole is flat on the ground, the ligaments and tendons of the toe joint can stretch and tear. In theory, this could happen to...
Hot or Cold: What’s Best for Foot Pain?
Foot pain and inflammation won’t go away without help. Applying heat or ice to the affected area eases discomfort considerably, but it’s important to use the right method for your condition. How Does Cold Therapy Work? Cold constricts blood vessels and this decreases...
Do Kids Need Orthotics?
When children start to walk it’s natural for them to be a bit wobbly. Feet are soft and supple in the early years as bones are still forming, so their posture and gait aren’t going to be perfect at first. Flat feet and knock knees are common in the early years and...
How to Deal With Ankle Pain
Your ankles deal with a huge amount of pressure every time you stand up. These complex, load-bearing joints bear the brunt of your body weight, and are responsible for movement, stability and balance. The ankle joint is located where the tibia and fibula (bones of the...
When Should You See a Podiatrist?
If your lower legs or feet are causing trouble, who should you see – a podiatrist, your GP or some other specialist? If you’re worried or in pain the last thing you want is a stressful scrabble through the internet to figure out who can help. Happily, we have the...
Foot Care for Dementia Sufferers
Looking after a loved one who suffers from dementia is a big challenge. The state of their feet may be the last thing on your mind, yet a good foot care regime is just as important as their personal hygiene, diet, or general wellbeing. Foot health issues are worse for...
How to Live with Eczema
Also known as dermatitis, eczema affects roughly one in five adults and up to a fifth of all UK children. It can appear anywhere on the body, but it’s common on feet, toes and lower legs. The main symptoms of eczema are dry and itchy skin, which can flake and crack....
