Posts Tagged ‘podiatry’
Sitting too much?
Humans aren’t designed to sit around for hours every day; we should be on our feet, moving around. Working at a desk for hours and sitting on the sofa all day does lead to problems with your health. I’m speaking to two groups of people here: those glued to their computer screens and the…
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 MoreA 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 with patients to create…
Read MoreHot Tub and Swimming Pool Safety
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 the tub are great…… but;…
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 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…
Read MoreOuch! My corns ’urt!
The what, why, when and ways of corns What Firstly, a corn is not dangerous, it is a small, circular patch of hard skin. It can be painful if you press the center of the corn. If you have had it a long time, it might be discoloured, this is when people get them confused…
Read MoreWelly Walks
Is there a person in Somerset without a pair of wellies? Due to much of the county being low lying we regularly have flooded fields and sadly flooded homes and businesses. Wellies are staple footwear over autumn, winter and spring for many people as you never know when you might come across a puddle turned…
Read MoreChristmas foot care
Your poor toes, winter is harsh for them. The cold temperatures make it really difficult for your body to get the warm blood to your feet and hands. When numb feet are combined with icy paths the risk of falling is increased, and that is what I want you to avoid happening. I don’t want…
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