Heel & Arch Pain
Heel & Arch pain At Waverley Clinic we have recently seen an increase of patients coming to see us in relation to heel and arch pain. This is possibly linked with the good weather this summer and many people wearing flat sandals or flip flop type footwear (I will explain why later) Heel and arch […]
Summer Foot Care Advice
10 tips on foot care Read our top 10 tips on how to look after your feet. The feet carry the weight of our entire body, making any foot problems a direct path to discomfort that can impact our stride. Consequently, pain can spread to the knees, hips, and back, causing further unease. An enlightening […]
Fungal Nail ‘Cold’ Laser Treatment Review
Fungal Nail Infection Review from a patient who received Lunula Laser treatment – Fungal nail treatment five-star review – Farnham, Surrey Kate (23rd April 2018) ★★★★★ Nine months ago, I started treatment for nail fungus, which I had endured for many years and could not get rid of with remedies bought over the counter. I […]
Foot Pain And Achilles Tendon Ankle Pain
Foot pain and Achilles tendon ankle pain Achilles injury/tendinopathy What is the Achilles tendon? Pain experienced at the back of the ankle is often attributed to the Achilles tendon. This tendon is formed by the combination of two calf muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. Despite its reputation as the strongest tendon in the body, […]
Flat Feet And Foot Pain
What are ‘flat feet’? Flat feet, also known as ‘fallen arches’, occur when your feet lack or have low arches, causing them to press almost completely flat against the ground. Professionally referred to as ‘pronation’, this condition can be better understood by examining the arch or instep of the foot. Typically, the middle part of […]
Healthy Feet For 2018
During this time of year, our thoughts often turn to our health. We ponder our diets, perhaps contemplating increasing our exercise or even joining a gym. But how many of us truly appreciate the significance of foot health? We must recognise that our feet merit the same level of care and attention as the rest […]
Society Of Chiropody And Podiatry Conference 2017 In Liverpool
Foot pain resolution Society of Chiropody and Podiatry Conference in Liverpool Jonathan Kirk and Sheila Mills from Waverley Clinic, renowned podiatrists and chiropodists, are currently attending the prestigious Society of Chiropody and Podiatry Conference in Liverpool. This annual UK gathering, the largest in Europe, offers a remarkable four-day itinerary of enlightening clinical lectures and unrivalled […]
Nail Fungus Treatment, What Can Be Done?
Nail fungus low-level laser therapy At Waverley Clinic, we specialise in treating fungal nail infections, which have been on the rise year after year. When a nail becomes infected, the fungus produces an enzyme that breaks down the protein in the nail, resulting in discolouration, thickening, and weakening of the nail structure. For a detailed […]
Heel And Arch Pain, What Can I Do?
Heel and arch pain Experiencing heel and arch pain, particularly during the morning, can be incredibly debilitating. This discomfort may temporarily subside with walking but often persists throughout the day, causing constant discomfort. While commonly referred to as ‘policeman’s heel’, the medical term for this condition is actually ‘plantar fasciitis’. Policeman’s heel or plantar fasciitis […]
‘My Fungal Nail Infection Looks Terrible, What Can I Do?’
A fungal nail infection can appear unsightly and, at times, even unappealing. This can be particularly bothersome during the summer or while on vacation when we tend to expose our feet more often. Fungal infection. Where does it come from? Fungi are present everywhere, playing a vital role in the natural world by decomposing organic […]