THE FOOT LAB

More often than not, foot and back care during pregnancy is neglected. Proper care is usually only sought out towards the end of the term when the women can no longer reach their feet and their backs begin to seize. Luckily, there are many chiropractors out there who specialise in back and skeletal problems associated with pregnancy, including pre and post-partum.

It is great to see our kids outside playing and having fun, but all of that exercise and running around can cause problems. Calcaneal apophysitis, also known as servers disease, is one of the most common foot problems a child will experience.

Your feet are one part of your body that works the hardest. They bear the entire weight of your body and provide mobility. You may take your feet for granted without realizing that if they're not in top condition, your self-sufficiency and ability to move around freely would suffer.

Take a look at our blog to learn more about metatarsalgia, what you can do to prevent it and how you can remove some of the painful symptoms.

If you want to keep your feet healthy and avoid injuries, it's essential to be choosy about your shoes. The right pair of shoes can make a big difference in your overall health and wellbeing, but wearing the wrong type of shoes can cause problems with foot pain

Verrucas and corns are the most commonly misdiagnosed foot conditions at home, and most people see a podiatrist when they can’t figure out the problem themselves. Unfortunately, this is a recipe for disaster because self-diagnosis often results in wrong diagnoses and treatments. This can have serious consequences.

Podiatrists are an important part of the healthcare system. Working with injured workers, they recognise and diagnose the cause of foot-related injuries and offer personalised treatment plans to help achieve a pain-free lifestyle, improving your work-life and improving your overall health and happiness.

Your feet can get hurt whether you train once a month or every day. If you don't take care of them, you're likely to experience an injury or pain. These types of problems are common among runners, and they often happen because of the kind of shoes they wear, overtraining, and injuries due to repetitive stress. Here are some of the most common foot problems runners experience and what those problems mean.

But before you head out to enjoy all the warm weather fun, there's one important thing you need to take care of first… your feet! Take a look at our blog to learn more.

As warmer weather approaches, our boots and trainers are swapped for open-toed sandals and light, flat footwear. Sadly, this change to flat footwear often leads to increased heel pain; take a look at our blog to find out more.