Sweet Feet Footcare

24/02/2026

Due to a couple of cancellations, I now have some availability on Friday afternoon.
Drop me a message to book 🙂👣

23/02/2026

🦶 Looking after your feet helps prevent fungal infections
Fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and fungal nails are very common — especially if feet are warm, sweaty, or kept in tight footwear for long periods.
A few simple habits can make a big difference:
✔ Dry carefully between the toes after washing
✔ Change socks daily (more often if feet sweat)
✔ Choose breathable footwear where possible
✔ Avoid walking barefoot in communal areas
✔ Treat early signs promptly before they spread
Many people ignore early symptoms like itching, peeling skin or nail changes, but early treatment is usually much easier and more effective.
If you’re unsure whether a nail or skin change is fungal or something else, it’s always worth having it checked professionally.
📍 Sweet Feet Footcare – Ferryhill
HCPC Registered Podiatrist
📞 07742 869817

19/02/2026

✨ Give Your Feet Some Care — They Carry You Every Day ✨
We often look after our back, shoulders and skin… but our feet do the most work and get the least attention.
A simple foot massage can help:
✔ Improve circulation
✔ Reduce tension and aching
✔ Ease tired, heavy feet
✔ Support relaxation and sleep
✔ Keep joints moving comfortably
Try this at home:
👣 Use a moisturising foot cream or oil
👣 Massage the heel using slow circular movements
👣 Gently press along the arch of the foot
👣 Stretch and rotate each toe
👣 Finish with light strokes toward the ankle to encourage circulation
If your feet are painful, stiff, or developing corns, cracked heels or ingrown nails — massage alone may not be enough, and professional treatment can make a big difference.
📍 Sweet Feet Footcare – Ferryhill
HCPC Registered Podiatrist
📞 07742 869817
Healthy feet make everyday life more comfortable 💙

17/02/2026

15/02/2026

🦶 Is it fungal… or just nail trauma?
Not every thick, discoloured or damaged toenail is fungal — and this is something I explain a lot in clinic.
👣 Nail trauma is very common and can happen from: • Tight footwear
• Running or long walks
• Repeated pressure on the nail
• Dropping something on the toe
• Previous injury
Trauma can cause nails to become thickened, yellow, lifted or ridged — which can easily be mistaken for fungal infection.
🍄 Fungal nails, on the other hand, often: • Spread slowly over time
• Affect multiple nails
• Become crumbly or brittle
• May show debris under the nail
The important thing is that treatment is different, so getting the correct diagnosis matters.
Many people spend money on treatments that won’t work simply because the cause hasn’t been properly assessed.
If you’re unsure, a podiatry assessment can help identify the cause and advise the best way forward.
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Sweet Feet Footcare
HCPC Registered Podiatrist
📞 07742 869817

14/02/2026

Feeling really grateful for the lovely feedback from patients recently ❤️
I always appreciate people taking the time to leave reviews.

12/02/2026

It’s an interesting thought — because feet are naturally designed to work without them.
If we spent our lives barefoot: • The skin on our soles would become thicker and tougher (a natural protection).
• Toe muscles would be stronger and more spread out for balance.
• Arches would work more actively, helping stability and movement.
• We’d be less likely to see some problems caused by tight or unsupportive footwear.
However, modern life is very different. Hard floors, long periods standing, and poorly fitting shoes can place stress on feet that they weren’t designed for.
That’s why the goal isn’t to go barefoot — it’s to choose footwear that allows your feet to function as naturally and comfortably as possible.
Healthy feet are about balance between protection and allowing them to work the way they were meant to.

09/02/2026

08/02/2026

If anyone is struggling with foot pain such as corns, cracked heels or ingrown nails, it’s worth getting them checked sooner rather than later. Early treatment can make a big difference.

06/02/2026

Nail cutting – the right way 💅👣
Many nail problems I see in clinic start with how nails are cut at home.
A few simple tips can help prevent discomfort, ingrown nails and infections:
• Cut toenails straight across, not down the sides
• Avoid cutting nails too short — they should sit level with the end of the toe
• Gently file sharp edges rather than cutting into the corners
• Use proper nail clippers (not scissors)
• If nails are thick or hard, cut after bathing when they’re softer
Digging into the corners or rounding the nails can increase the risk of ingrown toenails, especially if you’ve had problems before.
If nail cutting is painful, difficult, or you have reduced sensation, it’s best to get them checked rather than struggle on.
Small habits make a big difference over time 💙