Hard Skin on Feet: When to See a Chiropodist
Hard skin on feet is a common, often minor issue that you may be able to treat yourself. However, you should see a chiropodist for professional treatment if your hard skin doesn’t respond to foot care at home, you experience worrying symptoms such as pain or you have...
How Regular Foot Care Can Prevent Pain, Infections and Long-Term Issues
Regular foot care can prevent foot problems, including pain, infections, and long-term issues, by ensuring feet are comfortable and supported, skin and toenails are clean and healthy, and any concerns are swiftly addressed and treated. An effective foot care routine...
Flat feet: what they are, how to treat them, and practical help from a podiatrist
Flat feet (also called Pes Planus) occur when the medial arch of the foot is lower than usual or absent when standing. Many people with flat feet have no pain and don’t need treatment, but for others the condition causes discomfort, tired feet, or problems further up...
Podiatry for Sports: Keeping Active Feet Healthy and Injury-Free
For both professional athletes and keen amateurs, foot health plays a huge role in sporting performance and recovery. Our feet support, stabilise, and absorb shock every time we move. During sport, the demands increase significantly — for example, running puts between...
Gout in Your Big Toe: Practical Steps to Relieve the Pain
Imagine suddenly waking up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in your big toe. Walking feels impossible, and even the light pressure of a duvet against your foot is unbearable. It sounds like a nightmare, doesn’t it? Sadly, this scenario is all too real...
What to Expect from Your First Chiropody Appointment at Feet By Pody
When you visit one of our London chiropody clinics as a new patient, you can expect a warm welcome from one of our chiropodists, followed by the chance to discuss foot health concerns, a thorough foot health check-up, gentle foot care, and a treatment plan (if...
5 Reasons Londoners Choose Feet By Pody for Expert Foot Care
Londoners are prone to developing foot problems due to the challenges of living and working in a bustling urban environment. Many choose Feet By Pody for expert foot care because we work in several easily accessible London locations, offer appointments six days a...
Running with Foot Pain? When You Should See a Podiatrist
Foot pain is extremely common among recreational and professional runners alike and indicates that your feet have sustained some damage. It’s therefore extremely important to see a podiatrist whenever your feet hurt, especially if the pain is severe and/or persistent....