Foot pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, ranging from injuries to chronic diseases. Common causes include plantar fasciitis, which involves inflammation of the tissue connecting the heel to the toes, often causing heel pain; bunions, which are bony bumps on the joint at the base of the big toe; and Achilles tendinitis, which results from overuse or strain on the Achilles tendon.
Other conditions such as flat feet, arthritis, nerve damage (like neuropathy), and stress fractures can also lead to foot pain. In some cases, poor footwear, obesity, and inactivity may exacerbate these issues. Proper diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, which may involve rest, physical therapy, medication, or, in severe cases, surgery.
Treating and preventing foot pain depends on the underlying condition, but there are several general approaches that can be helpful for many types of foot issues.
By addressing both treatment and prevention, you can reduce the likelihood of foot pain and improve your overall foot health.
Dave Setterfield2024-08-20 Excellent, professional and friendly service as always from Chelsea, brilliant! Simon White2024-04-04 Did an excellent job. Friendly and professional in a really clean environment. Ample parking and very competitive John Frall2024-03-07 Chelsea is an excellent podiatrist. I would not hesitate to recommend her. My feet have not felt so good for a long time! Laura2023-11-21 I had the pleasure of meeting both Chelsea and Karen at my appointment. Thank you so much for removing my ingrown toenail, such a relief! I was so adamant that I didn't want pain relief due to an unpleasant prior experience, but agreed to go for it and I can honestly say that I had nothing to worry about at this appointment. Lorraine Walsh2023-11-18 In the space of one year, Chelsea at Derriford Therapies has been our go to. My husband had an ingrowing nail surgery and the aftercare was amazing, I had dry skin and verruca treatment, and my son (9 years) has been seen for a suspected ingrowing toenail (like father, like son!). We wouldn't hesitate to use Derriford Therapies again for any future foot related needs. Dartmoor Paul2023-09-13 First time and not the last for any future foot issues. Easy parking, excellent treatment, friendly and professional clinician. Highly recommended Dawn Chadwick2023-08-23 Very helpful, polite and friendly 😊 Rebecca England2023-06-05 My second visit to Chelsea at Derriford Therapies and I was so impressed. The first session left my feet feeling great and I have been pain free for three months. Today's follow up was comfortable and informative and I left happy and confident. A wonderful podiatrist, professional, friendly and reassuring. Clinic is clean and attractive with easy parking outside. Looking forward to my next appointment. Thank you! Mike Shelby2023-05-26 Was my first time at a podiatrist and I was slightly nervous but Chelsea was brilliant! Really friendly and professional and a lovely clean place. Definitely going back for further work couldn’t recommend any higher! Rebecca Penprase-Cox2023-05-04 Very friendly professional service. Chelsea gave gold standard care and customer service. I will definitely become a regular customer 😁Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 20 reviewsVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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