Chiropodist’s Corner
Do you really have flat feet?
Are you complaining of arch pain, heel pain, knee pain or even hip and back pain? X-rays turn up negative, “Sorry, nothing to see”. Or, standing barefoot, and there it is right in front of you – no arch. “Simple”, you’re told: “You have flat...
Delaying or Preventing Knee Replacements
Knees are funny things. We don’t pay much attention to them until they hurt or don’t work. Then we are really aware of them! Frequently, someone goes to the doctor because of knee pain, the doctor sends them for x-rays and nothing shows up, but the...
Can Back Pain be Foot-Related?
The short answer is YES. Your feet support you, they transport you and they are also your shock absorbers! If you have foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain, even hip or back pain, it is often an indicator that some aspect(s) of your foot mechanics is/are...
Antibiotics for ingrown toenails?
Quite often a patient will visit their doctor complaining of an ingrown toenail. If there is evident infection, prescription of antibiotics is a first line treatment. Regular soaking in saline solutions and application of a topical antibiotic or antiseptic...