by jenroyle | Oct 16, 2020 | General
This week I had terrible toothache. Who was my first port of call? My Dentist, of course. No question. No Googling, no asking a friend…just my Dentist. And who cured my pain? My Dentist, of course! I was offered an emergency appointment the...
by jenroyle | Mar 5, 2020 | General, Nail surgery, Podiatry
Ingrowing toenails are caused when a spike or corner of the nail pierces the surrounding skin. As the nail grows it pushes deeper causing pain and infection. Antibiotics will help the infection but only taking away the offending piece of nail will provide the cure....
by jenroyle | Mar 5, 2020 | General
This is a question we get asked a lot. Are they caused by pointed shoes? What can I do about them? Well, the question about bunions is a big one, because the public tends to understand different things by the word itself. Some people use the word to describe a bump...
by jenroyle | Mar 5, 2020 | Chiropody, General, pedicure, Podiatry
Winter can be a tough time for your feet and, being so far away, they are often forgotten. Read on for 7 ways to be kind to your feet and find that walking on air feeling again. 1 – Treat your feet to a relaxing, moisturising massage. Creams with over 10% urea...
by jenroyle | Mar 5, 2020 | Chiropody, HCPC, pedicure, Podiatry
We often get asked what a corn is, why you get them and what can you do to get rid of them. So here goes, here are all the answers! The skin responds to the forces that are put through it in a very clever way. Areas of skin that get more pressure or rubbing develop...
