Foot Conditions
But, what does the laser actually do?
This month, I’ve gone all technical into the workings of Galileo, Langport’s Laser treatment machine. This is for you if you enjoy the science behind (or inside) the treatments. Most of my patients ask about Galileo, even if I’m not using the laser on them because he is a big feature in the clinic…
Read MoreAchilles Tendonitis
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 up the back of your…
Read MoreHow 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 also include burning and sharp…
Read MoreMy 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 at the same time. Symptoms…
Read MoreWhat 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, ache, tender, sting, and sharp…
Read MoreGalileo will laser your pain away!
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 painless. Some patients even say…
Read MoreHow to look after your toenails
Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Grab a pair of scissors and trim your toenails. But did you know that if you are doing it the wrong way, you could be doing more harm than good? The main problem that is caused by poorly trimmed nails is ingrowing toenails. Although interestingly, you can also get ingrown fingernails.…
Read MoreNational Eczema Week
Eczema is a form of dermatitis, and we all know how much I love anything skin related. The skin fascinates me; I’ve spent many days learning about the skin and the problems that can affect it. If you’ve been in for an appointment, you’ll know I like to check the skin on your feet thoroughly…
Read MoreIngrowing toenail surgery
The what, why, when and ways of ingrowing toenails What An ingrowing toenail is when the nail grows round and down into the flesh of your toe. A spike of the toenail will form at the edges, sometimes if only a few extra millimetres of the nail, but it causes many problems. Why Ingrowing…
Read MoreCracking Callus
The what, why, when and ways of a callus What A callus is an area of hard, thickened skin that build up on your body, most commonly, feet and hands. Why Callus build-up because your body protecting itself from rubbing, injury or pressure We’ve all had calluses form at some point in our lives, especially…
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