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How do I prevent it? Follow the self-care measures below in the first instance. What are the treatments? If you experience heel pain, some simple self-care measures include: Avoid wearing ill-fitting or uncomfortable shoes Wear shoes with good heel cushioning and effective arch support Avoid walking or exercising on hard ground Rest regularly and try not to walk or run too fast Wear a raised heel (no more than 6-10 mm higher than normal) Lose weight if you are overweight More specialist treatments include: Heel spurs (plantar fasciitis or fasciosis):…
What causes the problem? Heel pain is a common occurrence and in most cases the pain is caused by some form of mechanical injury caused by small repetitive injuries that occur at a rate faster than the body can heal them. Heel pain can also be caused by lower back problems or inflammatory joint conditions. The following types of heel pain are not exhaustive but may help you appreciate the complexity of heel pain and why specialist advice can be helpful. Heel spurs (plantar fasciitis or fasciosis): This is the…
Foot pain can affect all sorts of daily activities from walking to training or playing golf. It can also affect us emotionally. It is essential to find out what is going on before deciding on the most appropriate action. I can help assess, diagnose, treat and when necessary, refer you for further investigation. Visiting MyPod Foot Clinic for a Foot Pain Assessment? Here’s what to expect… An assessment of your foot complaint – taking a full detailed history and locating the structure(s) causing the pain A biomechanical investigation – taking…
Here at Kidderminster Foot Clinic we run a dedicated Ingrowing Toe Nail Service. We have years of experience in dealing with problem nails and we’ll be able to advise you on the best treatment for your painful nail. Ingrowing or just Pinching? Sometimes it’s not obvious if you have an ingrowing toe nail or one that is just pinching but doesn’t look like an ingrowing toe nail. Get in touch now for your initial consultation and we can decide what the best course of action is for you. Alternatively you…
