Real Solutions for Common Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg Problems
Chiropodists treat a wide variety of foot problems as well as lower leg problems affected by the foot. Many of the foot problems are caused by a mechanical dysfunction of the foot an lower leg. A number of foot and lower leg problems are complications of a systemic disease such as diabetes.
What is your foot problem?
| Complaint | Cause |
|---|---|
| Thick skin that hurts when you walk | Corn or callus |
| Rough bump on your foot that hurts when pressed | Plantar wart |
| Itchy, burning skin between your toes | Athletes foot |
| Thick, yellow, brittle toenails | Fungal nail |
| Red, tender nail edge that hurts to touch | Ingrown nail |
| Sharp heel pain when you get out of bed | Plantar fasciitis |
| Feet that roll inward and cause pain | Flat feet |
| Big toe drifting inward and causing discomfort | Bunion |
| Bent or curled toes that rub in shoes | Hammer toes |
| Burning or tingling between your toes when walking | Neuroma |
| Shin pain that worsens with running or walking | Shin splints |
| Knee pain when going up or down stairs | Patello femoral syndrome |