Foot health articles
Practical guides from your podiatrist
Clear, evidence-based answers to the questions we hear most often in clinic — written by our team in Aylesbury.
Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heel Hurts in the Morning (and How to Fix It)
That stabbing first-step pain in your heel is almost always plantar fasciitis. Here's what causes it, what makes it worse, and the treatments that actually work.
Read articleIngrown Toenail Treatment: What Actually Happens (and How to Stop It Coming Back)
Ingrown toenails are painful, recurrent and almost never resolve permanently with home treatment. Here's how minor nail surgery permanently fixes them — in one visit.
Read articleAchilles Pain in Runners: Why It Happens and How to Get Back to Training
Stiff, painful Achilles after running? It's almost always tendinopathy, not a tear. Here's the modern, evidence-based way to fix it without losing your fitness.
Read articleDiabetic Foot Care: 7 Daily Checks That Prevent Serious Problems
If you have diabetes, your feet need 60 seconds of attention every day. Here's exactly what to look for — and when to ring your podiatrist.
Read articleMy Child Has Flat Feet — Should I Worry?
Most children have flat feet, and most outgrow them. Here's what's normal, what isn't, and the signs that mean it's time for a paediatric podiatry assessment.
Read articleBunions: What Causes Them and What You Can Actually Do
Bunions don't appear because of high heels alone — and conservative treatment can absolutely slow them down and keep you pain-free. Here's how.
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