There are many conditions that can affect the look and function of your feet. Whether you are concerned about chronic pain and discomfort in your feet, we can help. When the people of North York need to turn to a Chiropodist that understands how to treat common foot problems, they come to Dufferin Foot Clinic first.

Our chiropodists are well-educated and informed about common foot problems that affect the people of North York. No matter how big or small your issue is, we are confident that we can help diagnose the problem and come up with a solution that works for you.

Flat Feet

Normal feet have an arch on the inside of the foot. If you notice that the inside of your feet are flat on the floor when you walk, your arches may not have developed correctly when you were a child or an infant. Flat feet can also develop after an injury or the average stress that comes with age.

While treatment isn’t always necessary for flat feet, painful cases can be treated with Foot Mobilisation Technique Orthothics, therapy, stretching exercises, and proper shoes.

Plantar Fasciitis

The most common cause of pain in the heel is plantar fasciitis. This condition occurs when the Fascia that connects the bone of the heel to the toes is swollen, inflamed or weak. You may notice pain in your heel or on the bottom of your feet when you walk or stand with plantar fasciitis.

This condition is typically treated with with foot mobilisation technique, orthotics, good shoes and simple exercises.

Bunions

Bunions are characterized by bony, unnatural lumps where the big toe attaches to the foot, right at the base of the toe. This forces the bone out and a bunion is formed.

This condition is treated with proper shoes, bunion pads, foot mobilisation technique can help to reduce the pain and some correction as well. Also, over the counter medication and even surgery.

Hammertoes

An imbalance in the ligament and muscle around the toe joint bends the toe’s middle joint and causes it to become stuck, resulting in a hammertoe. This condition can occur in any toe. Hammertoes are either rigid or flexible.

Depending on the severity of the condition, hammertoes can be treated with corrective shoes, foot moblilsation technique and surgery.

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is characterized by a rash on the skin of the feet, typically in the form of a fungal skin infection. Typically, this condition is caused by a fungus that grows within or on the skin’s top layer. Athlete’s foot can spread easily, so fast treatment is essential.

This condition may be treated with both non-prescription and prescription anti-fungal medications.

Corns

Repeated friction from irregular shoes or bony areas rubbing against skin can create protective layers of dead skin cells known as corns. Typically, corns are formed on the toes, and can be extremely painful.

Corns should never be removed with scissors or clippers, and can be treated by a Chiropodist.

Calluses

Calluses typically develop on the soles of the feet, and are similar to corns. They can develop from an irregularity in your shoes or skin that rubs against a bony area. Calluses are bumps made of dead skin cells to protect the affected area.

Again, calluses and corns should never be removed with sharp instruments in your home, and any over the counter treatments should be discussed with a North York Chiropodist before they are implemented.

Ingrown Toenails

When the sides or corners of your toenails dig into your skin in a painful way, you may have an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails are usually created by incorrect nail trimming, but can also be the result of heredity, poor foot structure, injury, shoe pressure or a fungus infection.

If the condition becomes serious and painful, it may be necessary to have the ingrown piece of the toenail removed for treatment.

Give Us a Call

No matter what type of foot problems you deal with, we are here to help. Call us today to schedule an appointment with a qualified North York Chiropodist that you can trust to come up with the right care plan for you.

When the people of North York have concerns or questions about their feet, they call us first at (416) 654-5515.