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Why You Need to Stretch Before and After Exercising
Preparing to exercise is just as important as the workout itself. You also need to cool down afterward. These steps help avoid injury and allow you to get the very best results from any activity. Why Stretching is Important We all know exercise is good for our overall...
The Dangers of Bad Posture and How It Affects Your Feet
When struggling with a particular health issue we tend to focus on the bit that hurts or doesn’t work properly. We overlook the fact that the problem area isn’t a standalone feature – it’s attached to and dependent upon other parts of the body. Everything is part of a...
How to Prevent Falls at Home
We all experience a bit of wear and tear but there’s usually nothing to worry about. However, as we age our risk of falling increases, and with it the risk of serious injury. Indeed, in the UK 1 in 3 people over 65 years will fall at least once a year. Many of these...
Niggling Foot Pain? It Could Be a Stress Fracture
Stress fractures are small cracks or breaks in the bone. They can happen anywhere in the body, but they are particularly common in the metatarsals of the foot. These bones connect the ankle to the toes, and they play a vital role in the correct functioning of your...
How Parkinson’s Disease Affects Your Feet
The neurological disorder, Parkinson’s Disease, arises when nerve cells in the basal ganglia area of the brain become damaged or die completely. These cells produce dopamine – a chemical that allows your brain to communicate with your body and function properly....
Cracked Heels – More Than Just Dry Skin?
Cracked heels are a common foot problem and a major cause of heel pain. The cracks (which are often referred to as heel fissures by chiropodists and podiatrists) are associated with dry skin. In some cases, however, they may also indicate that an individual is...
Corn or Verruca – How to Tell the Difference
Corns and verrucae are similar in many ways. As qualified London chiropodists, we have the skills and expertise to easily distinguish between a corn and verruca, as well as successfully treat them both in our foot health clinics. But among individuals who haven’t...
Three Key Tests for Diabetic Foot Problems
Diabetes affects a staggering one in 15 people, according to the charity Diabetes UK. If you’ve been diagnosed with the condition, your doctor has probably made you aware that it increases your risk of developing diabetic foot problems ranging from ulcers to Charcot...
Looking After Your Feet at the Gym
Perhaps you work at Canary Wharf, live in South Kensington or are familiar with another part of the capital entirely. The chances are that there are numerous London gyms on your doorstep. According to the 2022-23 UK Fitness Report from PureGym, London has a larger...
Don’t Fall Prey to Foot Health Myths
Keeping your feet healthy is an essential part of your overall wellbeing. Unfortunately, this may be hampered by the many strange foot health myths lurking on the internet posing as facts. Here are a few of the weird (and dangerous) bits of misinformation that lie in...
Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You Something?
Your feet can be a surprisingly accurate indicator of your overall well-being, so any new aches and pains, sores or bumps are worth checking out. Often these are minor issues easily dealt with, but occasionally they’re a sign you need extra help and support. Burning...
Shoes or No Shoes? The Problems with Going Barefoot
On hot days it’s tempting to wander around barefoot. It’s soothing and refreshing, but going without footwear can be hazardous – depending on your personal health. So, don’t ditch the shoes until you’ve read our handy guide. Risk of Injury With nothing to protect your...