Home Visiting Foot Health Practitioner in Huddersfield, Denby Dale

I had a new patient enquire She said to me,

“I had someone out to look at my corn last month. It felt better for a few weeks but then started hurting again! They obviously didn’t get the ‘root’ out!!”

Here's my response:

“corns don’t have a root, they have a nucleus of dead skin that often grows into the flesh. The person who attended last month may well have successfully removed the nucleus, hence the temporary relief, but, unless the true cause is addressed i.e. the pressure or friction on the affected part is stopped, the issue will return.

How quickly the corn returns is dependent upon the severity of the pressure or friction! I routinely make orthotic devices which can help reduce the trauma, as well as general advice.”

A chilblain (erythema pernio) presents as a reddish, purple often swollen area, that can affect any part of the body. Predominantly though, these affects the feet, particularly the toes. They can be extremely itchy and if the skin is broken, very painful and at risk of infection.
They occur when blood rushes too quickly through the artery, resulting in blood escaping to the surface.
It is important to not use methods to warm the feet too quickly, hot water bottle, toasting in front of the fire etc.
Feet should be warmed gently and thermal socks worn to avoid them getting too cold in the first place.

To prevent foot pain in the morning, it's crucial to mobilise your feet before placing your full body weight on them. Similar to how a weightlifter warms up before lifting, we need to get the muscles warmed up and the joints loosened in our feet. This approach helps reduce the shock and strain on your feet as you start your day.

A recent patient experienced severe pain in both feet for the first couple of hours after waking up. I recommended three simple non-weight bearing exercises to perform while still in bed. After just three days, she reported that the severe pain had subsided, and she could walk without fear of stumbling or falling.

These exercises are an effective way to ease into your day, ensuring your feet are ready to support you. For specific exercises or further advice, feel free to contact me, Mark Barlow, at my Huddersfield clinic.

My home visiting practice covers all areas within a 20-mile radius of Denby Dale. Including:

Huddersfield, Wakefield, Penistone, Stocksbridge and all areas in between.

Yes, If two people require a foot health appointment at the same address at the same time I can offer a discount.