01Sep 2025 by clive
Celebrating 3 Years of Feet Street Podiatry 🎉

Celebrating 3 Years of Feet Street Podiatry 🎉

Belfast News, Podiatry News
This month, Feet Street Podiatry is proud to celebrate three years since opening our doors in Belfast. What began as a small two-chair clinic has grown into a thriving practice with a team of five dedicated podiatrists, all working together to provide the highest standard of foot and lower limb care. Over the past three years, our clinic has expanded the range of treatments and services we offer. From routine podiatry care to more advanced therapies, we are continually investing in the latest evidence-based treatments to help our patients live pain-free and stay active. Some of the specialist services we now provide include:• Swift microwave therapy for stubborn verrucae• Gait analysis to assess movement and prevent injury• Nail surgery for long-term relief from ingrown toenails• Diabetic foot health assessments to…
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01May 2022 by clive
Looking After Your Feet Post-Marathon

Looking After Your Feet Post-Marathon

Advice
Running a marathon is no small feat (feet 😉), so looking after your feet post-event is very important.  You should rest, relax and reward yourself for your achievement!  Here are some foot health advice tips for caring for your feet in the days after the race: Have a warm foot bath Rest and recovery is crucial to any post-race plan, and giving your feet a chance to soak in a warm foot bath with some soothing Epsom salts will help you relax.  Be sure to check your skin for signs of injury, such as cuts and blisters, prior to soaking your feet. Look for nail damage Check your nails to see if the repetitive trauma from the run has caused damage.  If the nail seems very loose you may need…
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05Oct 2017 by clive
More than 15% of women in the UK suffer from bunions

More than 15% of women in the UK suffer from bunions

Advice
What is it? More than 15% of women in the UK suffer from bunions, but what is a bunion? A bunion, also known as ‘hallux valgus’ is a deformity of the big toe in which the big toe excessively angles towards the second toe and leads to a bony lump on the side of the foot. This can also form a large sac of fluid, known as a bursa, which can then become inflamed and sore. What causes the problem? There is no one cause of having a bunion and contrary to popular opinion, bunions are not generally caused by shoes. They are most often caused by a defective mechanical structure of the foot which is genetic and these certain foot types make a person prone to development of a…
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24Sep 2017 by clive
Special advice for the over-60s.

Special advice for the over-60s.

Advice
Read our top 10 tips on how to look after your feet, with special advice for the over-60s. Your feet take the weight of your whole body, so foot problems can quickly lead to discomfort and affect the way you walk. This can in turn cause knee, hip and back pain. Research from The College of Podiatry shows that nine in 10 of us experience some sort of foot problem, with one in five admitting to suffering with foot pain often or constantly. Podiatrist Lorraine Jones says: "What this research shows is that a huge amount of people are willing to put up with sore, aching and painful feet. She adds: "Your feet shouldn't hurt on a daily basis. If you are experiencing discomfort it is usually because you aren't…
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