Ingrown toenail surgery
If you suffer from a persistent and painful ingrown nail, your podiatrist might suggest ingrown toenail surgery. There are different types of ingrown toenail surgery, and they each have different indications, contraindications, and recovery periods. The simplest procedure is the avulsion of the nail bed using phenol. This procedure is also known as partial nail […]
How To Fix An Ingrown Toenail
Anyone who has had an ingrown toenail can attest to just how uncomfortable and painful this condition can be, and how badly you want to find out how to fix an ingrown toenail once it develops. And although treatment for an ingrown toenail is relatively simple, you should always make an appointment with your podiatrist so that they can […]
Infected Toe
Infected Toe A Guide To Dealing With Your Toe Pain (02) 9960 3981 YES, PLEASE BOOK ME IN Have you ever noticed redness, swelling, or even pain in your toe that just won’t go away? Maybe it feels tender when you touch it, or you’ve spotted pus around the nail. If this sounds familiar, you […]
Shin Cramps: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Shin cramps, also known as muscle cramps in the lower leg, can strike suddenly and cause intense pain. These cramps occur when the muscles in the front or back of the lower leg contract involuntarily. Many people experience shin cramps after exercise, during the night, or even when walking. The sharp pain often causes discomfort […]
Posterior Shin Splints
Posterior Shin Splints Causes, Symptoms & Lasting Relief If you’re suffering from persistent shin pain—particularly along the inner side of your lower leg—you may be dealing with Posterior Shin Splints. This condition can make everyday activities and exercise painful, affecting anyone from keen runners to busy parents on their feet all day. Not sure how […]
Strapping for shin splints
If you’re experiencing pain in the inner, lower portion of your shin which appears during or after exercise, it is very likely that you have developed a condition called shin splits. Fortunately, they aren’t a serious condition and although they can be annoying, shin splint treatment is simple and easy to follow. The first thing […]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
The term Media Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is used to describe different injuries which cause pain in the inner, lower portion of the leg. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is also commonly referred to as shin splints; however, many experts believe that Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is the correct term to describe this condition, since it […]
Shin Splint Taping
If you are suffering from shin splints, your doctor will tell you that the first step in shin splint treatment is always to rest up. It can be frustrating, but resting is absolutely necessary for your tissues to heal properly, and you might need to rest during 2 to 6 weeks. You can always try […]
What Are Shin Splints?
Shin splints are characterised by pain along the inner, lower portion of the shin; this pain is usually dull at first, but it can become more severe as the condition worsens. It is usually felt during or after performing vigorous physical activities, and it is felt over an area of at least 5 centimetres; it […]
Essential Oils For Treating Plantar Warts & Athlete’s Foot
Most people have suffered from some sort of infection throughout their lifetimes, and in most cases, that means that most people have also taken antibiotics at some point. While antibiotics are very effective in treating infections, they are often overused, and they can cause harmful side effects in your body. Are you someone looking for home […]
