Got a bony bump at the base of your big toe that’s getting more painful, more prominent, or making shoe shopping a nightmare? Bunions are one of the most common foot conditions we see at East Coast Podiatry Clinic — and one of the most misunderstood. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains why bunions are mostly inherited, what’s actually happening inside the joint, and how custom orthotics change the forces driving the deformity.
Got a toenail that’s red, swollen, and agony to touch — or that keeps flaring up no matter what you try? Ingrown toenails are one of the most common conditions we treat at East Coast Podiatry Clinic, and also one of the most incorrectly treated at home. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains why home remedies fail, what the procedure actually involves, and how to make sure it doesn’t come back.
Deep, achy pain at the base of your second toe that gets worse the longer you’re on your feet? It could be second MTPJ synovitis — an underdiagnosed cause of ball-of-foot pain that’s often mistaken for a neuroma. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains the symptoms, causes, and why catching it early matters.
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That burning pain or “pebble under the foot” feeling in the ball of your foot could be a Morton’s neuroma — a thickening of the nerve between your toes caused by chronic compression. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains the symptoms, what causes it, and how most cases can be resolved without surgery.
A toe that curls downward and rubs against your shoes could be a hammertoe — a common deformity caused by tight footwear, muscle imbalances, or nerve damage. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains what causes it, who’s most at risk, and how most cases can be managed without surgery.
