Our feet work hard every day, carrying us through thousands of steps and supporting our entire body weight. It’s no surprise that foot pain and related conditions are incredibly common . From plantar fasciitis and heel pain to arthritis and nerve-related discomfort, these issues can have a real impact on mobility and quality of life. Alongside conventional podiatric care,  acupuncture  is gaining recognition as an effective complementary therapy for many foot and ankle proble

If you've ever felt a sharp, aching, or burning pain in the ball of your foot — that area between your arch and toes — you’re not alone....

A plantar plate tear is a common but often underdiagnosed cause of forefoot pain, particularly under the second metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. What is the Plantar Plate? The plantar plate is a thick fibrocartilaginous structure under the ball of the foot that  stabilises each of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints , preventing toes from drifting, splaying, or bending too far up (hyperextending) during normal walking and pushing off. It is a shock-absorber and base for th

Foot strike haemolysis  is a condition that occurs when the repeated impact of the feet hitting the ground during activities like running...

foot health advice for runners

Well, perhaps not everything , but quite a lot (!) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have a significant impact on the feet....

UPDATED FOR 2025 Got plantar fasciitis? Exercises are KEY . (Boring, but KEY). I recommend checking out my old classmate Benn Boshell's...

Getting pain in your heel when you get up in the morning or on getting up after being sat down for a while ? Drawing pain in the heel...