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Can Swimming Cause Foot Problems? Common Problems & How to Prevent Them
Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise you can do. Regular time in the pool supports cardiovascular fitness, circulation and healthy weight management. Because water supports much of your body weight, swimming is also gentle on your joints while still providing...
Common Toenail Problems – Causes, Treatment & When to See a Podiatrist
A thick, yellow or painful toenail can be more than a cosmetic annoyance. It may catch on socks, make shoes uncomfortable or become difficult to cut safely. It’s easy to assume that a discoloured or damaged nail is fungal, but several conditions can affect toenails...
How to Choose an Experienced Foot Specialist in London
Your feet carry you through thousands of steps every day, but it's surprisingly easy to ignore them until something starts to hurt. An ingrown toenail that makes every pair of shoes uncomfortable. A painful corn that keeps coming back. A verruca you've been trying to...
Why Do Scabies Mites Target the Feet?
Scabies mites often target people’s feet because the extremities provide an ideal environment for making burrows and laying eggs. The thin, warm, damp skin found on parts of the feet such as the webbed areas between toes makes it easy for the mites to penetrate the...
Sesamoiditis – A Major Cause of Pain in the Ball of the Foot
Sesamoiditis is a common foot problem characterised by chronic inflammation around the underside of the joint at the base of the big toe. It’s typically triggered by overuse of the sesamoid bones, which are tiny and prone to becoming irritated. As a result,...
When Should You See a Chiropodist About Toe Jam? 6 Warning Signs to Watch For
Toe jam is a build-up of dead skin, sweat, lint and dirt between your toes. While it's usually harmless and can be removed with good foot hygiene, persistent build-up, pain, itching, broken skin, unpleasant odours or signs of infection should be checked by a...
Flip-Flops and Foot Lower-Limb Pathologies: What Your Feet Wish You Knew This Summer
As soon as the temperature rises in London, our clinics experience a predictable, seasonal surge in specific lower-limb injuries. It is a phenomenon our podiatrists can map directly to "flip-flop season." While these lightweight, slip-on shoes are a convenient staple...
Why the Itchy Rash on Your Feet Might Not Be Athlete’s Foot
It’s easy to assume the itchy rash on your feet is athlete’s foot, as this fungal infection affects up to 70% of people at least once and irritated, sore skin is its hallmark. However, if you’re not really seeing an improvement with anti-fungal treatment or you...
Burning Feet Syndrome – Symptoms, Causes and Effective Treatments
People with Burning Feet Syndrome experience a feeling of intense heat across their soles, plus other unpleasant symptoms in the same area such as aching and tingling. BFS is usually caused by nerve damage but has many other possible causes as well. Thankfully, there...
How to Choose Sandals: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid
When learning how to choose sandals, there are several common mistakes you’ll want to avoid, as they can seriously undermine your foot health. These involve prioritising fashion over fit, underestimating the importance of comfort and support, and overlooking...
Do High Heels Damage Your Feet?
High heels are a staple item in fashion globally. Whether you’re power dressing for work or business, dancing the tango, or dressing up for a wedding or special event, there’s no doubt, high heels can elevate your look and your self-confidence. While we may be...
Foot Care During Pregnancy
The excitement of knowing you’ll soon hear the pitter-patter of little feet is one of the greatest joys of pregnancy. Unfortunately, for many mums-to-be, pregnancy can bring discomfort to their own feet. During pregnancy, your body changes to support the growing baby....
