Your GP has referred you for a diabetic foot check under an EPC plan but you’re not sure what that actually means. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains what an EPC referral covers, what happens at a diabetic foot assessment, and why it’s one of the most important checks a person with diabetes can have.
Been told you have a heel spur on X-ray? Here’s the surprise: the spur is almost never the cause of your pain. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains what heel spurs really are, what’s actually causing the pain, and why the spur almost never needs to be removed.
Itchy, burning toes that turn red or purple every winter? They’re almost certainly chilblains — and the way most people warm their feet up is exactly what causes them. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains how to treat chilblains safely and when they’re a warning sign of something more.
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.
Persistent pain under the ball of your foot near the second toe? It could be a plantar plate tear — one of the most commonly missed forefoot injuries. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains the symptoms, why it’s so often mistaken for a neuroma, and how early treatment can prevent the need for surgery.
Is one foot starting to look flatter than the other, or does your inner ankle ache by the end of the day? It could be posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) — the most common cause of adult-acquired flatfoot. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains the stages, warning signs, and why early treatment can help you avoid surgery.
Midfoot pain after a twist, fall or tackle that just won’t settle? It could be a Lisfranc injury — one of the most commonly missed foot injuries, and serious if left untreated. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains the warning signs, why it’s so often mistaken for a simple sprain, and what happens if it’s not treated early.
Been told you have plantar fasciitis but it just won’t settle? The problem might be plantar fasciosis — a degeneration of the tissue, not inflammation — and the two need very different treatment. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains the difference, why it matters, and how to finally get on top of persistent heel pain.
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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.
