Podiatrist Near Underwood

Why See A Podiatrist?

Here are some of the foot problems we frequently treat:

• Plantar Fasciitis: This condition involves the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue running across the bottom of your foot, causing significant heel pain.
• Bunions: Often presenting as painful bony bumps at the base of the big toe, bunions result from bone misalignment and can make wearing shoes uncomfortable.
• Corns & Calluses: These hardened patches of skin develop due to repeated friction or pressure, typically found on the toes and soles and can cause discomfort.
• Heel Spurs: These are calcium deposits forming on the underside of the heel bone, often associated with plantar fasciitis and causing sharp heel pain.
• Ingrown Toenails: Occurs when the edges of a toenail grow into the surrounding skin, leading to pain, swelling and sometimes infection.
• Athlete's Foot: A contagious fungal infection affecting the skin on your feet, usually starting between the toes and characterised by itching, burning and cracked skin.
• Flat Feet: In this condition, the arches of the feet are flattened, potentially leading to pain and complications in the ankles and knees.
• Ankle Sprains: These occur when the ligaments of the ankle are stretched or torn due to twisting or turning in an awkward way, causing pain and swelling.