Heel pain and plantar fasciitis treatments. Heel pain can be incredibly debilitating and affect your quality of life. Heel pain should always be treated with a sense of urgency so that it does the body does not compensate for too long, consequently causing other injuries to occur. Before trying any of these at-home treatment methods […]
Category Archives: Tips from our Podiatrists
Our highly qualified and experienced Sydney podiatrists are experts in biomechanics and it’s our philosophy that the finest foot care requires an entirely bespoke experience. That’s why we are dedicated to providing entirely tailor-made diagnosis and treatment services. Book a consultation with our podiatrists in Sydney (Macquarie St), Darlinghurst and Randwick to discuss your condition and we’ll get you pain-free and back to full function as smoothly and quickly as possible, so you can return to the activities and life you love.
Sore knee? How can you treat knee pain? Knee pain that is caused by the mechanics of the foot can often be overlooked. If you are having an injury treated, your practitioner may focus so heavily on that particular body part that they forget about the nearby structures that are having a direct impact on […]
Laser treatments to get rid of stubborn toenail fungus Fungal nail infections are renowned for being stubborn and persistent, and are the single most common nail disorder in adults. In medical language we refer to these infections as onychomycosis. There are various treatment options for fungal toenails, however treatment is notoriously arduous for individuals to […]
Are high heels bad for your feet? I have a confession to make. I am a podiatrist and I love to wear high heels. Wearing high heels can cause reversible and irreversible damage to the feet, legs and spine. As Christian Louboutin honestly commented – “high heels are pleasure with pain”. High heels come at […]
Common Conditions and Treatments, Tips from our Podiatrists
Sesamoiditis, a cause of big toe joint and foot pain
What is Sesamoiditis and How is it Diagnosed? If you’ve been experiencing pain beneath your big toe joint or in the ball of your foot, sesamoiditis could be the culprit. This common yet often overlooked condition can significantly impact your daily life — but the good news is that with the right care, it is […]
A leg length difference can cause changes in the way we move. To move efficiently and prevent injury, it is preferred to have a symmetric alignment of our muscles and bones. This causes less stress and fatigue to our bodies. Leg length differences are common, with the majority of people having a difference of less […]
Metatarsalagia treatment and pain in the ball of the foot. Recently I have noticed that a lot of my clients are consulting Dr Google for clues as to why they are in pain and how to treat. The internet can be confusing and lead people to think they have very serious or very minor conditions. […]
Why do foot neuromas occur? Foot neuromas occur when an intermetatarsal nerve (see right) is irritated and becomes inflamed. Prolonged irritation of the nerve causes thickening and sometimes scarring. It most commonly occurs between the 2-3 or 3-4 metatarsal spaces in the ball of the foot, but the pain often radiates into the 2nd, 3rd […]
Calloused or dry, cracked heels? With Winter fast approaching many people will start to notice their skin becoming dry. Many parts of the body can be affected, such as with dandruff, chapped lips, eczema and dry patches. To a podiatrist the most common complaints are callouses and dry, cracked skin on the feet – namely […]
What is Achilles tendinitis? Achilles Tendinitis, also known as Achilles Tendinosis or Achilles Tendinopathy, is a condition whereby the tendon that connects the heel bone to the calf muscle becomes aggravated, inflamed and weakened. It is characterised by pain and swelling above or at the back of the heel bone and sometimes in the calf. […]
Treatment and removal of ingrown toenails Ingrown or ingrowing toenails are an irritating, painful and often reoccurring problem where the corner of the toenail grows into the fleshy skin surrounding it. This leads to swelling, redness, sensitivity and sometimes infection as the sharp nail edge cuts into the sensitive surrounding skin. You may find that […]
Treatment of high foot arch problems High Foot Arches (Pes Cavus, “tripod foot”) can come with as many problems as a flat foot. Due to the rigid nature of the foot, shock absorption can be an issue. High Foot Arches can cause problems such as: chronic ankle instability and sprains, peroneal tendinitis balance problems plantar […]