Bunion Pain Treatment
Bunions are very common and affect people all ages.They present as a bump on side or top of the big toe joint, please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!
Big toe (Hallux) Treatment
The medical terminology for the big toe is the ‘Hallux’. The main role of the hallux is to propel the body forward when you are walking. It is a common area of the foot to develop pain and discomfort.If you have any big toe problems and would like us to help, please give us a call.
Corns and Callus Treatment
Corns and calluses are areas of hard dead skin, which can cause discomfort and pain. If you have any corns or callus problems and would like us to help, please give us a call.
Metarsalagia Treatment
Metatarsalgia is a common overuse injury described as pain in the front part of the foot (forefoot). If you have any pain or problems with your forefoot and would like us to help, please give us a call.
Plantar Fasciitis – Arch Pain – Heel Pain Treatment
Pain plantar heel or arch pain, specifically after periods of rest or at the very start of the day when you get up out of bed in the morning may indicate that you have plantar fasciitis. Please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!
Morton’s Neuroma Treatment
A Morton’s neuroma usually presents as a “burning” or “sharp” pain, commonly accompanied by numbness or “pins and needles”, please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!
Orthotic Treatment
Orthotics are medical grade insoles that sit in your shoes to alter pressure distribution and the alignment of the lower limb They help to improve lower limb function when walking, running and standing.
Plantar Wart Treatment
Plantar warts (also known as verucca/verrucaes) are benign skin lesions that are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Give our friendly Podiatrists a call to find out more information!
Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes is a disorder where the body is unable to convert sugar into energy due to inability to either produce or use insulin (pancreatic hormone) . In both types, it causes a high level of sugar to accumulate. The feet are the first part of the body to experience symptoms due to long term high blood sugar levels. Give our friendly Podiatrists a call to find out more information!
Choosing a Good Shoe
Choosing footwear can be very difficult. They can be the cause and treatment for many different lower limb problems Their role is to protect and support our feet, please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!
Achilles Tendonitis Treatment
Pain in the Achilles tendon or pain in the back of the heel may be a condition referred to as Achilles tendonitis or Achilles tendinopathy. Please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!
Knee Pain Treatment
Knee pain can indicate damage to the structures that surround the knee, such as: muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsule, bursae, cartilage and bone. It is also a common symptom of arthritis and obesity. Please call to speak with one of our Podiatrists
Pronation Treatment
Over pronation happens when the foot rolls in too much causing the ligaments and muscles to become over stretched and the joints then have to work at abnormal angles. Please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!
Heel Pain And What To Do about It
Heel Pain when you first get up in the morning or when standing after prolonged sitting often occurs with poor foot function. Please give one of our friendly Podiatrists a call if you have this pain. They will be happy to help!
Orthotics
Orthotics are medical grade inserts that are placed in your shoes to help correct or improve lower limb function via correction of pressure distribution and alignment correction, please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!
Thick toenails may often be tough and difficult to cut yourself. This can be a common and normal part of aging or may be due to fungal nail infections or as a result of trauma, please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!
Diabetes Education And Foot Care
The high blood sugar levels in those with Diabetes can often lead to damage of the small blood vessels and nerves in the feet. This can result in a decrease in circulation in the feet and some loss or change in the feeling in your feet. If you have any questions on how diabetes can affect your feet, please call to book with one of our podiatrists
How To Fix Ingrown Toe Nails?
Severe or recurrent ingrown toenails can be treated with a minimally invasive surgical procedure which can be performed by the Podiatrists at Chesterfield Podiatry. Please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!
Big toe (Hallux) Treatment
An infected nail can occur when the nail becomes ingrown in the side of the skin. A sign that a nail is infected is pain, swelling, redness, bleeding or appearance of pus. Please give one of our friendly podiatrists a call. They will be happy to help!