Heel pain is a common problem we treat at Redlands Podiatry. It can have a large impact on your quality of life. Heel pain can make going about your daily activities difficult, prevent you from exercising and in extreme cases can make all walking uncomfortable. Heel pain can be caused by several different conditions. In […]
Forefoot pain can be highly debilitating to your lifestyle. It can affect people of all ages however, is most commonly seen in the active population, particularly in runners and keen gym members. It can severely limit your level of physical activity. Forefoot pain can take the form of general tenderness or a general dull ache, […]
Corns and callous are areas of hard skin that can occur on the feet. They can present on the sole or top of the feet and even can occur between the toes. These are caused by pressure or friction, or a combination of both. This can be due to ill fitting foot wear or irregularities […]
Ingrown nails are a common condition that involves irritation of the skin surrounding the nail. This usually occurs at the leading corners of the nail The area will generally be red and inflamed and pus may be present. In more severe cases there may be “skin” growing toward the middle of the nail and bleeding […]
The podiatrist uses fine tensioned wire to gently lift (brace) the edges of the nail away from the skin, reducing its curvature and allowing the underlying tissues to recover. The benefits of bracing include: Painless to apply and wear No needles required A genuine alternative to surgery for chronic ingrown nails No time off work, […]
