Bone spurs*. An excessive growth of bone causing pain or limitation of movement. Spurs can develop at the edges of joints, tendons and ligaments. Their removal can usually be undertaken under local anaesthetic.

Bunions (Hallux valgus)*

Hallux limitus/rigidus*. This arthritic condition of the big toe joint can sometimes be helped using injection techniques and mobilisation suggested by Active life Podiatry

Hammer, Mallet and Claw toes*

Heel bumps (Haglund's Deformity)*. An enlargement of the bone at the back of the heel which is associated with bursitis.

Lumps, bumps, cysts and ganglions*. Patients often attend the centre with painful lumps that press and rub on the shoe. If a change in footwear does not resolve such problems, surgery can take place to remove such bony prominences or soft tissue formations.

Neuromas*. Enlarged nerves, usually between the 3rd and 4th toes caused by nerve irritation and entrapment between bones. Conservative treatments at Active Life Podiatry includes dry needling, steroid injections and orthoses.

Plantar Fasciitis*. An inflammation of the connective tissue found on the underside of the foot. Most patients respond to non-surgical treatment such as the prescription of orthoses and dry needling. Surgery is not recommended for this condition.

Verrucae and Neurovascular Corns. These resistant and painful skin conditions can be treated under local anaesthetic using electro-surgery. A probe is used to send an electric current into the lesion which then dessicates and separates the corn or verruca from the deeper, surrounding tissues. The lesion is then excised.

*Active Life Podiatry does not undertake these surgical procedures but we do give advice and recommend the appropriate surgeons if required.