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Foot Care During Pregnancy

Foot Care During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body changes to support the growing baby. Weight gain, hormonal changes, altered posture and fluid retention are natural consequences as your baby grows. Not surprisingly, many of these issues affect your feet and legs, but help is at hand from...
Cracked Heels – More Than Just Dry Skin?

Cracked Heels – More Than Just Dry Skin?

Cracked heels are a common foot problem and a major cause of heel pain. The cracks (which are often referred to as heel fissures by chiropodists and podiatrists) are associated with dry skin. In some cases, however, they may also indicate that an individual is...
Corn or Verruca – How to Tell the Difference

Corn or Verruca – How to Tell the Difference

Corns and verrucae are similar in many ways. As qualified London chiropodists, we have the skills and expertise to easily distinguish between a corn and verruca, as well as successfully treat them both in our foot health clinics. But among individuals who haven’t...
Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You Something?

Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You Something?

Your feet can be a surprisingly accurate indicator of your overall well-being, so any new aches and pains, sores or bumps are worth checking out. Often these are minor issues easily dealt with, but occasionally they’re a sign you need extra help and support. Burning...
Painful Toes? It Could Be Capsulitis

Painful Toes? It Could Be Capsulitis

What Is Capsulitis? Joints are kept in place and supported by connective tissues called ligaments. The entire joint is enclosed with more tissue, which creates a bag or ‘capsule’. The capsule also contains synovial fluid to protect and cushion bones, and ease...
How to Care for Common Foot Wounds

How to Care for Common Foot Wounds

We all have cuts and scrapes from time to time. Our feet and ankles are particularly susceptible to injury as we use them constantly. They are also on or near the ground, which tends to be rather grubby. Many foot wounds are minor and easy to resolve. However, even...