Corns and Callus

Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin that develop in response to repeated pressure or friction.

Corns typically occur on the toes, where friction from shoes causes hardened, raised bumps, often with a central core.

Calluses are larger, flat areas of thickened skin that commonly form on the heels or balls of the feet. While usually painless, they can become uncomfortable or even painful if they grow excessively.

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Plantar Fasciitis?

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Does any of this sound like you?

Do you have pain in your heel when you get up in the morning or after sitting a while?
Do you avoid going for a walk because you know your plantar fasciitis will be just too painful?
Have you been told that orthotics, inshoe devices to control abnormal foot function, might be of help?
Have you been told that you have plantar fasciitis and that a steroid injection might help?
Have you started to worry that it seems your plantar fasciitis will never get better?
Have you wondered if you will be able to get back to the things you like to do?

If you have answered yes to any of the above, we at Locksbottom Podiatry may be able to help. We treat to a high evidence-based standard as per NICE guidelines.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

And why is your foot pain not getting better?

The bottom of your foot has a type of tissue called the plantar fascia. Sometimes this tissue can become injured by micro tears in its structure. It then gets very inflamed and the surrounding tissues are swollen, if not treated properly can take months and months to go away because of the repetitive stress on your heel from walking.

There can be many causes of Plantar Fasciitis including foot mechanics, increased exercises or something as simple as a change in footwear. The thing is people who don't have plantar fasciitis just don't get how painful or restrictive it can really be.

However the good news is that with the right treatment is can be resolved.

Causes include:

Ill-fitting shoes
Prolonged standing or walking
Abnormalities in foot structure

Treatments involve:

Wearing properly fitting footwear
Using protective padding or orthotic inserts
Gentle exfoliating or softening the affected area

In severe cases, a podiatrist can safely remove corns or calluses and address underlying issues contributing to their formation, providing relief and preventing complications. Regular foot care and proper footwear are key to managing and preventing corns and calluses.

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Locksbottom Podiatry

411 Crofton Road
Locksbottom
Kent
BR6 8NL

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01689 889900

Opening Hours:

Monday 9am – 6.30pm

Tuesday Temporarily Closed

Wednesday 9am – 4pm

Thursday Temporarily Closed

Friday 9am – 5pm

Saturday 9am – 1pm

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You Get Treated By Medics Who Specialise In Feet Only, So They KNOW Whats Needed To Get You Back On Your Feet.

The nearest train stations to our practise include Orpington, Petts Wood, and Chelsfield. We are easily accessible by bus, train, or car from nearby areas including Orpington, Crofton, Bromley, West Wickham, Hayes, Bickley, Chislehurst and St Mary Cray.