Back Pain

Back Pain

Following on from the success of our ‘Common Foot Problems’ series we will be introducing a new series on ‘Common back problems. This is a great blog to lauch the series with. According to UNISON – “Back pain is one of the biggest causes of work...

Behind the mask – Meet one of our receptionists Brenda

This is the third of our ‘Behind the Mask’ series and today we would like to introduce you to one of our reception team – Brenda. Many of you will have met Brenda at the clinic perhaps on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday,  So who is the real Brenda?...
Blisters

Blisters

What causes blisters? Blisters are caused by rubbing stress on the skin, this could be your shoe or sock rubbing on a particular part of your foot. Blisters can be painful or even dangerous so should not be ignored and need to be treated as soon as you see them. How...
Heel Pain

Heel Pain

What causes heel pain? Heel pain is most commonly one of two conditions either Plantar Fasciitis (bottom of the heel) or Achilles tendinopathy (back of the heel) What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common injuries that we see at the Theale...
Chilblains and Winter Weather

Chilblains and Winter Weather

Common Foot Problems – Chilblains Although the weather has been fairly mild, the forecast, as you would expect for this time of year, is for it to get colder. With this in mind we thought we could remind you about this common, often very painful, complaint and...