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Painful Feet? It Could be Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a painful, benign swelling commonly found in the foot, although it can occur in a variety of places throughout the body. It’s usually located between the third and fourth toes, though it can pop up elsewhere in the foot. Neuroma leads to pain and...
How to Walk Properly
Walking is remarkably easy to get wrong, even though we all do it every day. If you’re serious about your health this is something you need to get right but it’s very easy to fall into bad habits. These lead to all sorts of painful consequences for our feet, ankles,...
The Link between Obesity and Foot Problems
Obesity is defined by the World Health Organisation as ‘excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health’, and the problem is far more common than you might expect. The UK (where cheap, high-calorie food and drink is readily available and sedentary,...
How to Relieve the Pain Caused by Hammer Toes
Instead of lying straight and flat like healthy toes, a hammer toe (sometimes written as hammertoe) is shaped like an upturned ‘v’ due to its middle joint being abnormally bent. Because the tip of the toe points downwards at an unnatural angle, it may develop a stubby...
Why You Should See a Podiatrist about Dark Lines on Your Toenails
What would you do if you found a dark stripe running down one of your toenails? You might be tempted to ignore the issue or try to disguise it by applying nail polish. A better, safer approach would be to visit a podiatrist for expert help. That’s because dark stripes...
Do You Suffer From Foot Bursitis?
Bursitis may not be the first condition that springs to mind if your feet are giving you trouble. Possibly you’ve not even heard of it, but it’s more common than you’d think. We have bursae (plural of bursa) throughout our bodies....
How Safe Is Your Nail Salon?
A professional manicure or pedicure is always a lovely treat. Done well and it’s a relaxing indulgence and you look great afterwards! However, choosing the right nail salon shouldn’t be left to chance. Get it wrong and the consequences can be very unhealthy indeed....
Can Cancer Affect Your Feet?
We don’t often associate cancer with our feet, and this isn’t the most common area where it can develop. This doesn’t mean we should be complacent though, as it is possible for cancer to manifest in our feet or toes. It’s wise not to ignore any changes in our...
Troublesome Toes? Here’s What You Need to Know
The state of your toes can teach you all sorts of things about the rest of your body. Pain or discomfort in your toes can be indications of problems elsewhere. Many of these will be minor issues that are easy to resolve. However, some conditions can be more serious,...
What to Expect on Your First Visit to a Podiatrist at Feet By Pody
Most of us know that podiatrists are foot health specialists and a lot more besides, but what actually happens when you visit a podiatrist? Should you bring anything with you, what questions will you be asked, do you need to wear anything in particular, what happens...
How to Live With Raynaud’s Disease
Raynaud’s disease affects around 10 million people in the UK. Most commonly, it manifests in the feet and hands but it can occur elsewhere in the body. Generally, it’s uncomfortable but something you can live with. However, it can be a symptom for more serious,...
On Your Feet All Day? Here’s How to Make It Bearable
Does your job involve standing all day? If so you’ll know just how tough this is on your feet and legs. It’s tiring, uncomfortable and painful. You may not have a choice because of your job, but happily there are ways of making constant standing a lot more bearable....