Ingrown Toenails – Sometimes it’s the Little Things in Life that Hurt the Most!
Ingrown toenails can be debilitating! I’ve seen some of the most tough and resilient people brought undone by a little piece of toenail! If you’ve ever had one you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. The mere thought of a tight bedsheet pressing on the toe can bring a grown man to tears! So what are they, how do they…
Road back to running – Recovering from a hip injury
Howdy folks, Luke from Hunter Podiatry Services here.  Are clinicians the worst patients? I guess we’ll find out over the next few weeks as I battle through a niggling hip problem. So to fill you in, here’s a quick back story. I was never a huge fan of running through my teens or early twenties but have recently found a…
DO I HAVE PLANTAR FASCIOPATHY (plantar heel pain)?
  What increases my risk of PLANTAR HEEL PAIN? spike in training load (frequency, intensity and/or duration) increase in weight change in shoes reduced ankle range of motion standing occupation running technique “Are my feet tired from a big day wearing my sexy shoes at the races or have I got that plantarfaci-whatever they talk about? “ Plantar heel pain…
Let’s Talk About Heel Pain
HEEL PAIN The common cold of foot problems, plantar heel pain is the thorn in the side (or heel) of millions of people walking the earth each year.  We love heel pain, both for the challenge it offers and the impact successful treatment has on our clients lives. You’re reminded of this injury every step you take and cringe at…
Corn or Wart??
Warts and Corns – What They Are and How to tell the difference. Words by Kristen Stone, Podiatrist Hunter Podiatry Services. Have you ever had a sore spot under your foot or on your toes? Or a patch of hard skin that you can’t seem to get rid of? There’s a good chance that you’ve had a corn or a wart.…
Hunter Podiatry Services - Heel Pain and Shock Wave Therapy
What can I do at home for my Heel Pain?
Words By Sam Cook Heel pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that Podiatrists treat. There are multiple sites over the heel where chronic pain can develop. In this blog, we will focus on Plantar Fasciitis (pain under the base of the heel) and current treatment methods. It is estimated that up to 10% of the population will experience Plantar Fasciitis,…
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