by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 10, 2025 | General
Our feet work hard every day, supporting our entire body weight and keeping us moving. Yet, they are often neglected when it comes to exercise and care. Performing simple foot exercises regularly can help improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, and reduce the risk of...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 3, 2025 | Verruca Treatment
Discovering a verruca (also called a plantar wart) on the bottom of your foot can be an unwelcome surprise. If you’re looking for ways to remove it, you may have come across the process of freezing – commonly used for warts on the hands – and...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 27, 2025 | General
Back pain is one of the most common and debilitating health problems in the UK. According to Unison, back pain is one of the biggest causes of work absences, accounting for more than 12 million days lost every year. It’s second only to minor illnesses, such as colds,...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 27, 2025 | General
While its unusual name may make it sound rare, plantar fasciitis remains the leading cause of heel pain. This condition arises when the plantar fascia – a thick, shock-absorbing band of tissue along the bottom of your foot – becomes inflamed or damaged....
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 23, 2025 | General
Putting on socks or tights in the morning is a routine most of us hardly think about. However, what you wear on your feet plays a surprisingly significant role in your foot health. The wrong socks or tights can cause discomfort, exacerbate existing foot problems, and...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 20, 2025 | General
Your body has approximately 4,000 tendons – strips of fibrous, flexible tissue that connect muscle to bone in order to facilitate movement. However, your Achilles tendons may well be the only ones you’ve heard of. After all, they’re longer, thicker and stronger than...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 6, 2025 | General
Unless you happen to have studied the anatomy of the foot, you probably haven’t heard of the cuboid bone before. However, as experienced London podiatrists we’d encourage you to familiarise yourself with the cuboid’s role in foot function and why some people develop...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 16, 2024 | General
The busy Christmas and New Year period can be incredibly challenging for your feet. While you’re rushing down Oxford Street in pursuit of the perfect presents, climbing a stepladder to ‘deck the halls’ with festive garlands, and dancing the night away on New Year’s...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 2, 2024 | General
As the colder months settle in, it’s the perfect time to curl up in cosy pyjamas, pull on a pair of warm socks, and relax by the fire. But while you’re enjoying the comfort of the season, have you thought about your feet? They’re the unsung heroes of your body,...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Nov 18, 2024 | General
Everyone’s feet get hot from time to time. For example, you expect your feet to feel much warmer than usual during and for a short period after a workout. But what if you always or almost always have hot feet? Persistently hot feet are impossible to ignore. They can...
