by sarahecarroll | Feb 21, 2022 | Broughton Clinic, Chiropody, General, HCPC, Podiatry
I have hard skin on my feet and I don’t know why. Hard skin is a common problem people have with their feet and we often get asked why it occurs. There are many reasons why you might develop hard skin on your feet. Sometimes it can be painful and other times its...
by sarahecarroll | Feb 3, 2022 | Blsiters, Broughton Clinic, Chiropody, General, HCPC, Heel Pain, Podiatry
If like me you are prone to blisters, then hopefully this blog will help you a little. I have narrow heels, which means finding shoes where your heel has no movement whatsoever can be difficult to find. New shoes for me can be quite troublesome and don’t get me...
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 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...
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 | Broughton Clinic, Chiropody, General, Podiatry, Verruca, Veruccas
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been asked this question or been asked to “dig the root out out so that it doesn’t grow back”. Unfortunately, it isn’t as easy as that. Verrucae and warts are caused by a virus, just like a common cold. The viral DNA...
