The Totally Podiatry Blog

Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles Tendonitis pian treatment at Totally Podiatry

Have you ever considered how you’d manage if you struggled to stand or walk? A day in bed or on the sofa sounds lovely sometimes, but you’ll need to stand up at some point to get to the loo, and that step will send excruciatingly sharp pains from your heel…

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How do I get rid of numbness in my feet?

Many people suffer from numbness in their feet and legs as a result of nerve damage. This uncomfortable problem is known as ‘neuropathy’ and is often referred to as ‘peripheral neuropathy’ when it affects the hands and feet. Symptoms are often numbness and/or tingling in the affected areas but may…

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Common Winter Foot Problems

Winter walks on Somerset levels

The temperature is getting chillier day by day, so we put on the layers, light a fire and snuggle up for the winter. Gone are the days of bare feet and sandals; we now need woolly socks and cosy slippers.   During the winter months, we actually see our feet…

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All About The Chaps

Right then, men, what is stopping you from caring for your feet? -Can’t find the time -Embarrassed -Is it that important? Well, if you don’t find the time to care for yourself, the problems will get worse until they start impacting your daily life and then you will regret not…

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A little bit of me

As many Langport people know, I’m a podiatrist bursting with passion to keep people pain-free and mobile. I thought I’d share a bit about my background so that you can see where this came from and how I came to be a Somerset business owner.In the clinic, I love working…

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My Heel Hurts! What should I do?

Heel pain can be a right pain in the… heel. Plantar fasciitis is a common problem affecting the bottom of the foot, causing that annoying pain near the middle of your heel and sometimes extends into the area of the arch. It can affect just one foot or occasionally both…

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Foot Problems From Standing

Are you always on your feet? Do you have a job that requires you to stand for hour on end? Standing doesn’t sound that taxing but in reality it takes it’s toll on your body, it can actually cause more problems than if you were moving about. We all have…

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What Is Pain?

The what, why, when and ways of pain. What When there is damage to your body, signals are sent to the brain to tell you to react and protect yourself. Everyone feels pain differently, which is why it isn’t easy to define. There is a scale of pain from sore,…

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Hot Tub and Swimming Pool Safety

Foot safety at swimming pools and hot tubs

I don’t want to be a spoilsport and ruin your fun as life is about having fun and making memories, especially when near a swimming pool or hot tub. Watching the family bomb into a pool at a villa, lazily swimming lengths or enjoying glasses of fizz whilst relaxing in…

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Galileo will laser your pain away!

Laser treatment to cure heel pain in Somerset

Galileo is my sidekick, helping to cure your pain. I have been treating the people of Somerset’s pain with my M5 laser for the last 6 months. The results and feedback from my patients have all been excellent.   I invested in this treatment machine because it is safe and…

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