We’ve all heard it before. The risks of not getting up and about mean we’ll lose what we don’t use! It helps to be reminded from time to time. A sedentary lifestyle has a significant impact on your overall wellbeing with your feet and ankles carrying a large part of the burden. Office workers who […]
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Ingrown Toenails: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Anyone who’s had an ingrown toenail will know how painful they can be. They can even make walking difficult. They occur when the edges of the nail curves and grows into surrounding skin, causing swelling and inflammation. If left untreated, they can also lead to an infection. Ingrown toenails can happen again and again and […]
Chilblains on toes and feet: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
If you’re prone to developing chilblains in your toes and feet during winter, read on to find out why they happen and what you can do to prevent them. Chilblains are often painful and itchy and can potentially lead to ulcers. They happen in winter for most people, but also for people who work in […]
Bunions: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
A bunion is an abnormal growth which develops when the big toe pushes inwards toward the second toe, throwing the foot’s structure out of alignment. It’s essentially a bony bump at the big toe joint and protrudes outward. It can cause discomfort and pain depending on the severity. Bunions are not uncommon and affect 23% […]
Corns and Calluses: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Your feet do a significant amount of work every day, carrying and balancing your weight, keeping you steady, upright and walking forward. Not surprisingly, corns and calluses are very common and are formed when there is excessive pressure or friction on parts of the feet. The skin hardens as a protective barrier to the softer […]
Pinching feeling between your toes or under your foot? Here’s why.
Are you experiencing a pinching sensation between your toes creating significant pain in your feet – sometimes too painful to walk on? Pinching sensations are often due to a pinched or compressed nerve in the foot causing forefoot pain or heel pain. Sometimes the pain can be so intense it makes standing and walking too […]
Heel Pain – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The heel bone is the starting point of the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf and its muscles to the heel. The heel handles an enormous amount of pressure daily so it’s not surprising that heel pain is one of the most common complaints in our podiatry clinic. The causes of heel pain are various […]
COVID-19 Statement and our approach at Sanders Podiatry
Coronavirus/COVID-19 is concerning for all of us. At Sanders Podiatry, are committed to keeping our clients and team safe. Podiatry currently remains an essential service due to the potential for high risk complications with diabetes, wound management and maintaining mobility and comfort. About Covid-19 None of us has been in this unique situation before and the unknown can be […]
Recurring foot arch pain? Here are some possible reasons.
The arch of the foot extends from the heel to the base of the big toes and is made up of tendons, ligaments and bone. Each person’s arch is different, some are higher and some are lower. Both low and high arches can cause pain. Foot arches take a big load every day, so if […]
Blisters – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Most of us have experienced a blister or two throughout our lifetime. They can be painful and stop us from activities we love when we least expect it. The feet take an immense load throughout our life, and one small blister can stop us in our tracks. But for good reason, the amazing mechanics of […]