The theme for Feet for Life month 2017 is:
'Feet for Life - from birth to beyond'
Foot care is important through all stages of life. For children, it is necessary to take extra care with foot health to avoid problems and deformities in later life, and as we get older, everyday wear and tear can take its strain. Podiatrists are experts in all aspects of the foot and lower limb, who undergo years of specialist training to enable them to diagnose, treat and help people to look after their feet and lower limbs.
Feet are one of the hardest working parts of our body, but they are also one of the most neglected. During Feet for Life Month we want to remind people not to ignore their feet or any foot pain they might experience. Walking through pain or ignoring problems can over time cause damage to the feet and lower limbs. So if your feet hurt, or you notice anything unusual about them, visit a registered podiatrist, who can diagnose causes of pain and provide appropriate treatment.
Common foot complaints a podiatrist can help with include: Bunions, Ingrowing toe nails, muscle and joint pain in the feet, corns and calluses to name but a few.
Foot pain is not normal. If you or a family member experience pain then you need to visit your podiatrist.
To mark feet for life month Basildon Chiropody Podiatry and Footwear Centre are carrying out free foot health checks for the Month of June(2017) only
