Foot Pain Archives - Waikato Podiatry

Are you Pregnant and experiencing Foot Pain?

Foot pain during pregnancy Pregnancy brings about many physical changes, and while most women expect symptoms such as morning sickness or back pain, foot pain is often overlooked. However, as your body adapts to carrying extra weight and hormonal shifts occur, your feet undergo significant changes, leading to discomfort and potential complications. We want…

Foot Problems Can Cause Back Pain

The Surprising Connection Between Foot Problems and Back Pain Did you know that some back problems are directly related to poorly functioning feet? By properly supporting and controlling foot function, your back pain could be considerably reduced. If you’ve struggled with persistent back pain, this information could change everything. The Missing Link in Back Pain…

Do I Have a Heel Spur?

Debunking the Heel Spur Myth: What’s Really Causing Your Heel Pain Unless your healthcare provider has X-ray vision like Superman (complete with cape and outside underwear), they can’t diagnose a heel spur just by looking at your foot. Only an X-ray can confirm if a heel spur is present, and even then, the spur rarely…

Ankle Bracing or Strapping Tape?

There is a lot of information about ankle injuries, specifically inversion ankle sprains, there is very little information regarding the usefulness of an ankle brace compared to strapping tape as a preventative measure to reduce ankle injuries. Doing nothing is not a good idea As expected, players that took no preventive measures had a…

Do I need an Xray or a Scan?

When to x-ray, MRI or ultrasound for foot Injuries? This is a question we hear often at Waikato Podiatry, and here are some guides to help you better understand the role of imaging in podiatry and when it can help. If you require an X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound, we can prescribe and organise this for…

How Can You Tell If You Need Orthotics?

Seen the guys on your sports team wearing orthotics? Maybe your coworker just got some, or a friend mentioned she was taking her child to get fitted for a new pair. If you’ve never had a pair of foot orthotics before, it’s natural to wonder: how do I know if I need orthotics, too? …

How Do Orthotics Work?

Foot orthotics go by many names these days: insoles, shoe inserts, arch supports, custom foot orthoses, and orthotic devices – to name a few. They’re also successfully used to help manage a range of lower limb conditions, from those affecting your spine to your big toe joint and everywhere in between. So, what exactly are…

Never Treated Ankle Sprains Properly? Five Signs You Have Chronic Ankle Instability

Ever taken a “it’ll be fine in a day or two” approach when you’ve sprained your ankle? Then proceeded to keep walking on and using your ankle normally without a second thought? So have a lot of Kiwis. After all, ankle sprains are are one of the top most common musculoskeletal injuries in those physically…

Can Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Be Cured?

– Experiencing pain on the inside of your ankle that’s exacerbated by physical activity? – Struggling to stand up on the tiptoes of the affected foot because it feels too weak and painful? – Swear that your arches are appearing…

How To Stop Feet Aching At Work

Getting Achy feet and legs during a long shift and when you come home from work is often mistaken for a “normal” occurence. After all, it’s natural and almost inevitable that a long day on your feet will tire your legs and muscles out, causing them to ache, right? Actually – it’s not. Whether you’re…