Foot Care for Runners and Joggers
Running is one of the most popular ways to stay fit, and a survey by Our Sporting Life shows that London remains a hotspot for runners and joggers, from park enthusiasts to marathon competitors. Whether you’re training for an event or just enjoying a daily jog,...
Foot Exercises – Easy, Effective Ways to Strengthen Your Feet
Our feet work hard every day, supporting our entire body weight and keeping us moving. Yet, they are often neglected when it comes to exercise and care. Performing simple foot exercises regularly can help improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, and reduce the risk of...
Can You Remove Verrucae by Freezing Them?
Discovering a verruca (also called a plantar wart) on the bottom of your foot can be an unwelcome surprise. If you’re looking for ways to remove it, you may have come across the process of freezing – commonly used for warts on the hands – and...
How Foot Orthotics Help to Relieve Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common and debilitating health problems in the UK. According to Unison, back pain is one of the biggest causes of work absences, accounting for more than 12 million days lost every year. It’s second only to minor illnesses, such as colds,...
Relieving the Heel Pain Linked to Plantar Fasciitis
While its unusual name may make it sound rare, plantar fasciitis remains the leading cause of heel pain. This condition arises when the plantar fascia – a thick, shock-absorbing band of tissue along the bottom of your foot – becomes inflamed or damaged....
Why Your Socks and Tights Could Cause Foot Problems
Putting on socks or tights in the morning is a routine most of us hardly think about. However, what you wear on your feet plays a surprisingly significant role in your foot health. The wrong socks or tights can cause discomfort, exacerbate existing foot problems, and...
Why Achilles Tendon Problems Are Common
Your body has approximately 4,000 tendons – strips of fibrous, flexible tissue that connect muscle to bone in order to facilitate movement. However, your Achilles tendons may well be the only ones you’ve heard of. After all, they’re longer, thicker and stronger than...
Cuboid Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Unless you happen to have studied the anatomy of the foot, you probably haven’t heard of the cuboid bone before. However, as experienced London podiatrists we’d encourage you to familiarise yourself with the cuboid’s role in foot function and why some people develop...