by Jen Royle | Sep 16, 2020 | Chiropody, General, Podiatry
It’s safe to say that most of 2020 has been tricky for people and businesses alike. It’s been no different at The Foot Room. The hardest thing we’ve ever done is choosing to close down our business to protect our patients and staff. The second hardest thing was...
by sarahecarroll | Sep 8, 2020 | Podiatry
So you are struggling with either a painful foot, painful knees, painful hips, lower back pain? You can’t see anything visibly wrong, but the pain is starting to have an impact on your life. You can’t walk as far as you used to, you get out of bed and experience foot...
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...
