Ann Moulds Podiatry & Bowen

31/10/2024

Heel Pain can be caused by:
Abnormal walking style
Obesity
Ill-fitting shoes
Standing, running, or jumping on hard surfaces
Tight calf muscles
Sudden inward or outward turning of the heel
Landing hard or awkwardly on the heel

Please book an appointment for advice on how best to manage heel pain

15/04/2024

09/04/2024

Summer is just around the corner so it is time to get rid of any dry or hard skin and polish up your nails.

07/04/2024

Do you need prescription Orthotics or Insoles. Orthotics are prescription medical devices that you wear inside your shoes to correct biomechanical foot issues such as poor foot function, correcting how you walk, stand, or run. They can also help with foot pain such as plantar fasciitis, bursitis, and arthritis. Orthotics can help correct poor balance and postural control easing back, hip, knee and neck pain.

29/11/2023

Preventing and Treating Chilblains

Chilblains are painful, itchy swellings that often occur on the tops of small toe joints but can occur in other bony areas too, such as the back of the heel. Tightly fitting footwear can constirct blood flow and increase the problem through rubbing on the painful area. Chilblains are a cold reaction to the cold. and often present as itchy red and inflammed. Scratchig then worsens the problem and if not cared for correctly they can breakdown and become weepy inflamed and even more painful.

Preventative action is easier than the solution so use an antipruritic (anti-itching) cream or ointment . Menthol-based products can also be very soothing.
If the skin becomes broken, apply to help heal the skin and prevent infection and cover with a non adherent non stick dressing.