Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown toenail occurs when the corner of the toenail has grown into the nearby skin causing pain, redness and infection.

Fungal Toenails

A fungal infection can cause thickened and discoloured toenails.

Corns and Calluses

A callus is an area of thickened skin. A corn is a small area of callus with a deeper center of hard skin.

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot appears as an itchy, scaling rash on your feet or between the toes.

Plantar Warts

A wart on the bottom of your foot may appear as a painful, rough and scaly area of skin with tiny dark spots.

Flat Feet

Flat feet describe feet with an abnormally low arch.

High Arched Feet

High arched feet describe feet with an abnormally high arch.

Bunions

Bunions is seen when your big toe turns towards your second toe causing the formation of an enlarged joint on the side of your big toe.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that involves excessive stress on the plantar fascia leading to the development of heel pain.

Heel Spur

A heel spur is a growth of bone on the bottom of the heel bone.

Achilles Tendenitis

Achilles Tendinitis involves inflammation of the Achilles tendon, a band of tissue that connects the calf muscles at the back of the leg to the heel causing pain on the back of the heel and lower part of the leg.

Diabetes and the Importance of Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes is a disease where the body is unable to make or use Insulin. Insulin helps to regulate the level of glucose or sugar in our blood. With Diabetes, as Insulin is not able to function properly, it can lead to high levels of glucose in the blood. High level of glucose can damage blood vessels, nerves and organs. Diabetes can affect the blood flow and nerves of the feet leading to complications such as loss of sensation, poor circulation, delayed wound healing and increase risk for infection. Seeing a Chiropodist for diabetic foot care is important for maintaining healthy feet and preventing against complications.