If left untreated, verrucas (plantar warts) can last for up to ten years in adults. Children tend to recover faster, typically healing within two years. 80% of the population develop verrucas during their lifetime, but the fact remains that many people aren’t sure how to treat verrucas effectively. Over-the-counter creams […]

Achilles tendinitis is a painful condition that can affect anyone at any age. There are specific risk factors, though. If you do experience this ailment, you will know about it quickly because the pain can be excruciating, making it difficult to walk. We’ll take a look at the problem including […]

Splayed feet are a common foot complaint that can cause you pain. But, it is a condition that can be corrected without surgery. However, it will depend on how severely you are affected. Changes in your routine, together with specific exercise requirements are all you need to correct splayed feet […]

Up to 20% of adults will develop varicose veins during their lifetime. Many people worry that their swollen veins will lead to deep vein thrombosis, but this is seldom the case. However, varicose veins pose a real threat to body image. People with this condition are often embarrassed by their […]

Trapping a nerve in the foot is a painful and debilitating experience. Some people liken it to a severe case of pins of needles; a sharp pain radiates through the foot, yet the foot feels strangely numb. Trapped nerves disrupt daily life because they dampen our senses and limit our […]

For people living with diabetes, foot problems are a common occurrence that cannot be ignored. Healthcare specialists recommend looking after your feet and learning to recognize the signals. The American Diabetes Association estimates that around 30.3m Americans live with diabetes. The organization also estimated that 7.2m people who have diabetes remain […]