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Your feet do a lot more than help you walk, so you should never take them for granted. Here are a few foot facts that may surprise you. Feet Grow for Years Your feet grow throughout childhood – at times with extraordinary speed. From 0 to 2 they double in size every...

The painful condition, Sesamoiditis, is a form of tendonitis that occurs when your sesamoid bones and the surrounding tendons become inflamed. These two pea-sized bones are embedded in the tendons at the base of the big toe, directly beneath the joint. They support...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...