Often when patients present with painful conditions they have been self-medicating to try and get some pain relief from their ailment. This is usually over the counter non-prescription medications such as Panadol or Nurofen. Many people take these drugs interchangeably and often without proper advice or with incorrect dosages, so today I’m going to discuss […]

Incorrect cutting technique Cutting your nails the wrong way can defiantly cause a painful toenail. Cutting them to short, cutting the nail down the sides, biting or ripping your toenails are all big no no’s. A general rule to stick by is to cut following the natural curve of your nail (but never down the […]

It’s City to Surf time of the year again and people who train for this event would know how annoying it is to have constant shin pain. The term “shin splints” describes as pain felt along the inner edge of your shin bone. Shin splint pain concentrates in the lower leg between the knee and […]

Pregnancy is a wonderful experience however it doesn’t come without its complaints. Changes to the body associated with pregnancy can trigger many problems in the feet and legs. Foot pain is one problem that is often overlooked, and least anticipated, but can be a big nuisance for expecting mothers. Flat feet Due to the natural […]