Did you know that many foot pain problems are actually caused by either inappropriate footwear, or incorrectly fitted footwear. Inappropriate footwear could be wearing unsupportive footwear whilst walking across uneven ground, or wearing a pair of trainers to play football or a wet grass pitch. Incorrectly fitted footwear can be…
Most people who have heel pain seek advice from one of two people. Their own doctor, or more commonly these days, Doctor Google! Unfortunately, a correct diagnosis can only be made with the correct questions being asked, and after a good history has been taken. Most people with heel pain…
I am delighted to announce that from 3rd September 2018 I will be practising from my brand new clinic in Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough. Appointments will be available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday morning in this stunning 300 year old Grade I listed building. With plentiful parking and state of…
Verrucae are probably amongst the most common foot infection amongst children and young adults, along with athletes foot, however, they are notoriously difficult to treat. There’s a whole range of products on the market, and an even greater list of ‘complementary therapies’ which can be discovered if you give the…
Healthy feet make for happy, healthy people. The most common foot complaints I encounter in walkers and people who enjoy regular exercise are athletes foot, hard skin and blisters. With some simple precautions, these can be reduced to a minimum.
I’ve Moved Again! On Monday the 19th February I moved my Monday morning Acklam Podiatry clinic to the Blue Bell Medical Centre on Trimdon Ave, Acklam, TS5 8SB. The new clinic had a more spacious, comfortable room, which became extremely popular, and even busier! A Big Thank You Since November…
My wife Sharon Cawthorne has a Degree in acupuncture and deals heavily with musculoskeletal problems including back and leg pain, frozen shoulders, neck problems etc. Many of these issues can stem from lower limb bio mechanical dysfunctions. Common problems I deal with are heel and forefoot pain, shin splints and…