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Hot or Cold: What’s Best for Foot Pain?

Hot or Cold: What’s Best for Foot Pain?

Foot pain and inflammation won’t go away without help. Applying heat or ice to the affected area eases discomfort considerably, but it’s important to use the right method for your condition. How Does Cold Therapy Work? Cold constricts blood vessels and this decreases...
Do Kids Need Orthotics?

Do Kids Need Orthotics?

When children start to walk it’s natural for them to be a bit wobbly. Feet are soft and supple in the early years as bones are still forming, so their posture and gait aren’t going to be perfect at first. Flat feet and knock knees are common in the early years and...
When Should You See a Podiatrist?

When Should You See a Podiatrist?

If your lower legs or feet are causing trouble, who should you see – a podiatrist, your GP or some other specialist? If you’re worried or in pain the last thing you want is a stressful scrabble through the internet to figure out who can help. Happily, we have the...
Foot Care for Dementia Sufferers

Foot Care for Dementia Sufferers

Looking after a loved one who suffers from dementia is a big challenge. The state of their feet may be the last thing on your mind, yet a good foot care regime is just as important as their personal hygiene, diet, or general wellbeing. Foot health issues are worse for...
How to Live with Eczema

How to Live with Eczema

Also known as dermatitis, eczema affects roughly one in five adults and up to a fifth of all UK children. It can appear anywhere on the body, but it’s common on feet, toes and lower legs. The main symptoms of eczema are dry and itchy skin, which can flake and crack....
How to Exercise After Injury or Illness

How to Exercise After Injury or Illness

Returning to exercise can be a daunting prospect if injury or illness has kept you away. Indeed, it may feel like the last thing you should be doing. Of course, you must be careful not to make things worse, but eventually doing nothing becomes counterproductive. In...