There are no two ways about it, podiatrists are experts in feet
. But did you know that they can do so much more than just fit you out with new shoes. A true expert podiatrist can improve your life dramatically by providing all sorts of services. A few of them are:
Treating Heel Pain
This can render you virtually useless when it comes to running and sports. There are lots of ways to rectify this and a podiatrist can use a range of treatments to help including; RICE, sports strapping, massage and stretching programs, footwear prescriptions and orthotic prescriptions. You would be surprised at home important our heels are to us and its not until you have severe pain that you realise this.
Shin Splints
If youve ever had shin splints you know how crippling they can be. It makes it painful to run or even work without wincing. Luckily there are a range of treatments which include; identifying the symptoms and how to avoid them, adjusting foot function and monitoring your activity level. On addition to this a good pair of prescribed shoes can go a long way.
Ingrown Toenails
Lots of times ingrown toenails will resolve without professional treatment but sometimes the pain will just not go away. You podiatrist can take this pain away by treating the toenail in whatever means necessary and ensuring that the problem doesn't persist.
On top of this your podiatrist can also help treat
* Achilles tendonitis
* Bunions
* Back pain (yes this is often attributed to your feet)
* Cracked heels
* Athletes foot
* Many many more
Our feet are one of our most valuable assets. Unfortunately they are also one of the things we take most for granted. Without them we would be able to run or walk which would render us fairly useless in modern society.