- Conditions
- Ingrown Nails
- Fungal Nails
- Calluses & Corns
- Plantar Warts
- Athlete’s Foot
- Cracked Heels
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendonitis
- High Arches
- Flat Feet
- Bunions
Ingrown Nails
Ingrown toenails are common across all ages, and are often from the edge of the nail digging into the surrounding flesh. It is important to seek treatment from a Chiropodist to decrease the risks of lesions and infections.
Symptoms:
Pain around the nail’s edge or surrounding skin- Redness or swelling around the skin of the nail, may be tender to the touch
Pain around the nail’s edge or surrounding skinTreatment:
- Nail cutting & filing services
- Partial or total removal of the ingrown toenail
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to treat ingrown toenails. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
Ingrown Nails
Ingrown toenails are common across all ages, and are often from the edge of the nail digging into the surrounding flesh. It is important to seek treatment from a Chiropodist to decrease the risks of lesions and infections.
Symptoms:
- Pain around the nail’s edge or surrounding skin
- Redness or swelling around the skin of the nail, may be tender to the touch
Treatment:
- Nail cutting & filing services
- Partial or total removal of the ingrown toenail
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to treat ingrown toenails. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
Fungal Nails
Fungal nails (Onychomychosis) are caused from infections underneath, inside, or throughout the nail. The fungi likes to grow in areas with humidity and moisture and can be highly contagious.
Symptoms:
- Discolouration of the nail
- Thickening of the nail
- Streaking and crumbling nail texture
- Odour
Discolouration of the nailTreatment:
- Topical prescriptions that penetrate the nail with routine Chiropodist foot care
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to offer treatments for fungal toenails. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
Calluses & Corns
Calluses and corns on the feet are thickened layers of skin that arise due to the body’s natural defence mechanism towards friction and pressure.
Symptoms:
- Thickened, hardened area of skin
- Sensitive, painful to the touch
Thickened, hardened area of skinTreatment:
- Debridement of the callus/corn
- Topical medications
- Emollients
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to treat calluses and corns. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected].
Plantar Warts
Warts on the bottoms of the feet (plantar warts) are commonly caused by the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) when in contact with the skin. This type of wart affects the outermost layer of the skin, and is commonly contracted when walking barefoot in areas where shoes are not required (e.g. pool decks, change rooms, public showers, saunas, etc.). It is not recommended to attempt to remove your own warts or use over-the-counter remedies without consulting with your chiropodist first.
Symptoms:
- Small, bumpy, sometime clustering growths. May appear with dark spots
- Area may feel tender with standing/walking pressures
Small, bumpy, sometime clustering growths. May appear with dark spotsTreatment:
- Debridement in combination with topical medications
- Needling/surgical procedures
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to treat plantar warts. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot (Tinea Pedis) is a result from the fungi that thrives in humid and moist areas that affect areas of the skin. This condition often occurs between the toes or around the soles of the feet. Despite its name, this condition affects athletes and non-athletes alike and can be contagious from contaminated towels, socks, or surfaces where people are often barefoot-like gym locker rooms or public showers.
Symptoms:
- Red, scaly, or rash on skin
- Peeling or flaking of the skin
- Itching, stinging, or burning sensation near affected area
Red, scaly, or rash on skinTreatment:
- Antifungal medications (creams, sprays, powders)
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to offer treatments for Athlete’s foot. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
Cracked Heels
Excessive dryness and pressure around the heel may cause the skin to crack, and may even result in bleeding. It’s important to apply moisturizer daily to the tops and bottoms of our feet and around the heels, but not in between the toes as excess moisture in these areas may lead to a fungal infection.
Symptoms:
- Skin around heel feels rough and thick, sometimes with callouses
- Visible streaks or cracks on skin
- Bleeding
Skin around heel feels rough and thick, sometimes with callousesTreatment:
- Callous treatments
- Urea based emollient
- Custom-made orthotics
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to offer treatments for cracked heels. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain. It occurs when the connective tissue that runs from your heel to your toes and supports the arch of your foot, becomes inflamed or irritated.
Symptoms:
- The presence of a sharp or stabbing pain on the bottom of your heel when standing or walking
The presence of a sharp or stabbing pain on the bottom of your heel when standing or walkingTreatment:
- Custom-made orthotics
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Plantar Fascia sleeves
- RICE therapy
- Therapeutic taping
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to treat plantar fasciitis. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonitis is a condition that occurs when the large Achilles tendon that runs down the back of your calf, becomes irritated and inflamed. This common condition can occur due to the overuse of the Achilles tendon through walking, jumping, running, going up stairs, and more.
Symptoms:
- Tenderness or pain in the back of the calf or just above the heel
- Swelling along the tendon
- Limited range of motion of the ankle
Tenderness or pain in the back of the calf or just above the heelTreatment:
- Custom-made orthotics
- Strengthening and stretching exercises
- Rest or decrease in activities
- Therapeutic taping
- Anti-inflammatory medications
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to treat Achilles tendonitis. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
High Arches
Having high arches reduces the body’s ability to absorb shock, which creates extra pressure on the joints. In addition to causing discomfort and pain, having high arches make the feet more susceptible to other foot conditions – such as callouses, hammertoes and more.
Symptoms:
- Pain at the heel and ball of the foot
- Ankle and lower leg pain
- Supination (feet roll excessively outward)
Pain at the heel and ball of the footTreatment:
- Custom-made orthotics
- Shoes with extra shock-absorption
- Stretching exercises
- Therapeutic taping
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to treat high arches. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
Flat Feet
Flat feet is a foot type, which occurs in roughly one-third of the population. This is when the feet have very low, or non-existent arches. Flat feet can create a misalignment throughout the body and can make you more susceptible to other foot conditions – such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and more.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the feet, ankles, knees, hips and back
- Overpronation (feet roll excessively inward)
- Flat feet can also be asymptomatic
Pain in the feet, ankles, knees, hips and backTreatment:
- Custom-made orthotics
- Motion control & stability shoes that correct overpronation
- Therapeutic taping
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to treat flat feet. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]
Bunions
A bunion, medically known as hallux valgus, is a boney protrusion that forms on the joint, at the base of your first toe.A bunion can also form at the base of the fifth toe. This type of bunion is referred to as a Tailor’s bunion or a bunionette.
Symptoms:
- A prominent boney bump at the base of the first toe
- Redness and inflammation at the site of enlargement
- Pain when pressure is applied to the site, or upon walking
A prominent boney bump at the base of the first toeTreatment:
- Custom-made orthotics
- Footwear modifications
- Bunion splints/aligners
- Therapeutic taping
- Padded shoe inserts
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Foot manipulations
Our LMC Chiropodists are foot care specialists, and are able to treat bunions. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our online booking form below, call 1-844-LMC-FOOT (1-844-562-3668), or email us at [email protected]