A heel spur is caused by a deposit of calcium which can cause a small protrusion at the base of the heel bone. Although often painless, sometimes the spur can cause discomfort, making it difficult to continue with day to day activities.

Your toenails are often the first part of your feet that are impacted by infections, poor-fitting shoes, and a host of other issues that can cause trouble for your feet. The following are nine tips that will help you achieve healthier toenails. 

If you find a lump on your foot, it might be a ganglion cyst. Take a look at our blog to find out more about why you get and how you can treat a ganglion cyst.

Diabetic foot complications, when left untreated and unmitigated, can lead to a number of wide-ranging and severe conditions. If left unchecked, diabetic foot complications can lead to long-term nerve damage, chronic wounds, extraordinary injuries, and deformities.

Foot blisters are as common as they are annoying, but it doesn't have to be that way. Take a look at our latest blog to learn more.

Our feet withstand a lot of pressure, so it's no surprise that they're prone to injury and pain. Constant activity can create heel pain in anyone, even if you're young. Our Certified Podiatrists can help people with plantar fasciitis in Birmingham and surrounding areas at our clinic.

It's the time of year where you think about getting into shape and running around while thinking that a swimsuit would be an attractive addition to your wardrobe. But many people don't realise that our feet are just as important for swimming as they are for running and other non-aquatic activities. And foot injury and infection are more common than you might expect.

There is nothing more worrying than finding a new lump developing on your foot, and it's even worse when that lump becomes painful and stops you from living your daily life! Verrucas and corns are the most commonly treated foot complications at podiatry clinics. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between the two.