by jenroyle | Mar 4, 2020 | Chiropody, General, Heel Pain, Podiatry
I was out for lunch with a friend last summer and she pointed to a lady walking by in sandals… “Yuk! Just look at those Asda Heels!! She said. I had no idea what she meant. “It’s like Bingo Wings. Asda Heels are the horrible dry cracked heels you see on some people in...
by jenroyle | Mar 4, 2020 | Chiropody, Heel Pain, Podiatry
As Podiatrists, this is often the beginning of a period of detective work to reach a diagnosis. Once we know the cause of the pain or discomfort, we can work out what we need to do to make it better. Our 3 year training to degree level teaches us to take a history of...
by jenroyle | Jan 23, 2020 | Broughton Clinic, Chiropody, General, pedicure, Podiatry, Verruca
Recently, a satisfied customer left us a glowing review on Google, she said that her friend asked if she’d had a facelift, “no” she said, “it’s just my feet don’t hurt now”! I’m not sure how true the story is, but I know exactly what she meant, because pain shows on...
by jenroyle | Jan 17, 2020 | Broughton Clinic, Chiropody, HCPC, Podiatry
Up to 1 in 10 people will suffer from this painful condition at some point in their life. Often when they are young or elderly. Chilblains are red, itchy, painful swellings that occur on the skin as a reaction to cold temperatures. Most often, they occur on the...
by jenroyle | Jan 9, 2020 | Chiropody, General, Podiatry
It’s been a lovely sociable Christmas and I’ve been fortunate to spend a lot of time with friends and family. Of course, there are often conversations about current ailments and illnesses and as a Podiatrist, I am often asked about foot problems. And I really don’t...
