Getting back in my heels

Posted on: 23 March 2015

Metatarsalgia is the term used to describe pain in the ball of your foot, which can be caused by a number of conditions. The pain is generally worse when you walk or stand and it can feel like you have stones in your shoe or present as a more general ache across the ball of your foot. The pain often develops gradually and can leave your foot feeling tender. Treatment depends on the cause of the pain, so here's an overview of common causes and treatment options:
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Posted on: 19 March 2015

Of all the conditions that can affect your feet, heel spurs are among the most awkward and difficult to deal with. Properly known as calcaneal spurs, and sometimes incorrectly referred to as 'bone' spurs, these vicious little spikes growing within your feet can be utterly harmless, but many become excruciatingly painful if not treated. However, these spurs will, unless you're very unlucky, only appear to cause trouble if you make basic mistakes in foot care in the way you walk and treat your feet every day
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Posted on: 17 March 2015

Everyone loves to see their kids enjoying the great outdoors, running barefoot in the sunshine, wearing nothing but T-shirts and shorts. Their feet are unconstrained by shoes, stretching and growing straight and strong. As a bonus, there are no muddy trainers to clean! However, summer can bring hazards for tender young soles, both in the bush and at the beach. If your child's foot needs care after being out and about, why not turn to nature for the remedies too?
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Posted on: 12 March 2015

When you think of a podiatrist, you think of foot pain of one kind or another, but that doesn't cover all the ailments that this expert can handle. So if you are having an issue with your foot, and you're not sure if it falls under the types of issues a podiatrist can treat, here's a list of common foot ailments and what a podiatrist can do in each situation.
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