Stubbing a toe is something that everyone has experienced. It is an unpleasant sensation that can leave you in pain for an hour or two, but occasionally there are complications that arise from stubbing a toe. This is why, if your pain lasts for much longer than a few hours, it’s important to have your stubbed toe checked out professionally at a podiatric practice. These are the two major complications that can occur after stubbing a toe:…
Sports injuries often result in a visit to the podiatrist. But did you know that choosing the right pair of running shoes and training correctly can help to prevent many common foot injuries? Read on to find out more.
How to choose running shoes
When it comes to choosing running shoes, there’s a bewildering array of styles available, ranging from heavy traditional ones with plenty of arch support, to lighter, more minimalist forms.…
A bunion is a common foot deformity that occurs when the joint at the bottom of your large toe is displaced laterally. In simple terms, you can recognise this condition by the unnatural bony protrusion at the base of the toe. This condition is medically known as the hallux valgus, and it can be painful and uncomfortable. When you are walking, your body weight will exert force on the area resulting in pain.…
You may not think of seeing a podiatrist or foot doctor every time your feet are feeling uncomfortable, and certainly some minor aches and pains will subside once you get off your feet or remove your ill-fitting shoes. However, some problems with your feet are very serious and should be addressed by a doctor. Consider a few signs and symptoms that may indicate that it’s time to see a podiatrist.…
Many infants and toddlers have flat feet, and they simply grow out of them. However, that doesn’t happen in every case. If your child has flat feet past his or her toddlerhood, you may need to wait a bit longer to let your child grow out of it, or you can take him or her to the podiatrist.
Here are four signs it’s time to seek help with your child’s flat feet:…
The Achilles Tendon is made up of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel. It is a tendon that professional athletes and people who are active can tear through rigorous activity, or because the tendon has grown weak through repeated stress. If you have suffered an Achilles injury, here are some important things that a podiatrist will tell you so that you are more aware about the healing process.…
Back pain and nausea are commonly associated with pregnancy, but are you aware of how pregnancy can impact the health of your feet? The increasing weight of your bump and changes to your centre of gravity can put too much strain on your feet, particularly toward the end of your pregnancy. Your body also releases a hormone called relaxin during pregnancy, which softens the ligaments throughout your body. When the ligaments in your feet soften, you lose some of the supporting structure that normally keeps your feet healthy, and they may spread out in response to this lack of support.…
