Heel Pain Before Marathon Season: Plantar Fasciitis Facts, Fixes and When to Get Help

by Bex | Mar 9, 2026 | Blog, Heel Pain Treatment, Podiatry

As spring races approach, heel pain quietly becomes the number-one reason runners in London book podiatry. Most cases are plantar fasciitis (or “plantar heel pain”)—a condition with a clear clinical pattern and good outcomes when managed early. March is the perfect...

Cold Feet, Red Toes: Chilblains & Winter Foot Swelling Explained (and What Actually Helps)

by Bex | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog, Heel Pain Treatment, Podiatry

Cold, damp air outside and central heating inside make January a tough month for feet in North London. If your toes turn red-purple, itch or sting after being out in the cold—and feel worse when you dash them in front of the radiator—you may be dealing with chilblains...

Cold Feet, Smart Fixes: A Winter Footcare Playbook for London Commutes

by Bex | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Heel Pain Treatment, Indiba, K-Laser, Pain Management, Podiatry

London winter is hard on feet. You step out into cold, damp air; pack into warm trains; walk long distances in heavier shoes; then repeat in reverse on the way home. By mid-December, toes feel cramped, heels crack, and that one nail starts to complain. Good foot...

The Cold-Weather Warm-Up That Prevents Injury

by Bex | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog, Heel Pain Treatment, Indiba, K-Laser, Pain Management, Podiatry, Sports Massage

December is the month when warm-ups get rushed and niggles multiply. Cold tissue is less elastic and slower to contract efficiently; if you jump straight into intensity, you load tendons and joints before muscles are ready. A correct warm-up is not long, but it is...

Comeback Blueprint: Post-Race Recovery for Autumn Runners

by Bex | Nov 19, 2025 | Blog, Heel Pain Treatment, Podiatry, Sports Massage

Medal won. Legs tired. Now the most important phase begins—the one that sets up your spring season. A structured recovery block protects tissues, restores efficient movement and rebuilds confidence so you can train well, not just train more. The first week: reset,...

Winter Footcare Guide: Boots, Chilblains & Cold-Weather Fixes

by Bex | Nov 14, 2025 | Blog, Heel Pain Treatment, Podiatry

Cold air, wet pavements and heavier footwear can make feet uncomfortable fast. If your commute ends with sore toes or your heels are cracking by the weekend, a few podiatry-led adjustments can make winter far easier on your feet. Why winter creates problems Reduced...