Simcoe Foot Clinic

01/12/2026

01/07/2026

🔦 Foot Condition Spotlight: Haglund’s Deformity

What is it?
Haglund’s Deformity is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel, often irritated by shoes that are stiff or tight. It’s sometimes called a “pump bump” due to its common appearance in people who wear high heels or rigid shoes.

What You Might Notice:
👠 A visible bump at the back of the heel
🔥 Redness or swelling around the area
🩴 Pain when wearing certain footwear

What Can Help:
Switching to shoes with soft backs, custom orthotics, heel lifts, or in more severe cases, surgery.

✅ Early treatment helps reduce inflammation and prevent the bump from worsening

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Simcoe Foot Clinic Team!

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

We will be closed for the holidays starting today, Monday, December 22nd. We will be back on Monday, December 29th, at 8:30 a.m.

We hope all who celebrate have a happy holiday season!

10/03/2025

🦶 Foot Condition Spotlight: Gout
What it is:
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in joints — most commonly affecting the big toe.

Causes:
🍷 Diet high in purines (meat, seafood, alcohol)
🧬 Family history
💊 Certain medications or medical conditions

Symptoms:

Sudden, severe joint pain (often overnight)

Red, hot, and swollen joint (especially the big toe)

Tenderness so extreme that even light pressure hurts

Treatment Options:
✔️ Medication (to reduce uric acid and inflammation)
✔️ Lifestyle and diet adjustments
✔️ Supportive foot care during flare-ups

Chiropodist’s Tip:
Big toe pain with redness and swelling? Don’t ignore it — gout is treatable, and we can help keep it from returning

10/01/2025

While barefoot walking may help some people, it can worsen existing foot conditions (like flat feet or plantar fasciitis) and lead to injury — especially without proper surface support

09/26/2025

🦶 Foot Condition Spotlight: Sesamoiditis
What it is:
Sesamoiditis is inflammation or irritation of the two small bones (sesamoids) beneath the big toe joint. These bones act like pulleys for tendons, aiding toe movement.

Causes:
👟 Overuse (running, jumping)
🩰 High-impact sports or tight footwear
⚖️ Foot structure abnormalities

Symptoms:

Pain under the ball of the foot, especially beneath the big toe

Swelling or bruising

Pain that worsens with activity

Treatment Options:
✔️ Padding or offloading orthotics
✔️ Footwear changes
✔️ Rest and activity modification
✔️ Icing and anti-inflammatory care

Chiropodist’s Tip:
If walking feels like there's a pebble under your toe, your sesamoids might need support!

09/24/2025

Myth: Walking barefoot on grass improves circulation
Fact: There is no strong scientific evidence that it directly improves blood circulation