Yorkshire Foot Hospital News Blog
Bunions: A-Z Everything you need to know
By Robyn Dayes | June 1st, 2022 | Foot care
What is a bunion? A bunion, or Hallux Valgus, is a bony formation, usually on the joint of your big toe. This condition can also occur on the pinky toe, known as a bunionette. Pressure on the toes changes their […]
Do you really have an ingrowing toenail?
By Robyn Dayes | May 25th, 2022 | Foot care
Ingrowing Toe Nails An ingrowing toenail is a painful condition wherein the nail grows into the toe. This usually occurs on the big toe but it can happen to any toe. How do you spot one? The main symptom […]
Intense Heel Pain: Is it the way you walk, or something serious, like Haglund’s Deformity?
By Robyn Dayes | May 9th, 2022 | Foot care
Haglund’s Deformity and Heel Pain This week we are looking at the foot, specifically the back of your heel. So what does pain in this area of your body signify? Is the fix as simple as changing your shoes, or […]
For Your Information
By Graham Alexander | March 18th, 2020 | Foot care
It is safe to come into The Lawrence Clinic during these uncertain times. We wanted to let you know and reassure you that we are taking extra measures to keep you safe. We are monitoring the situation day by day […]
What causes a Bunion ? Are they Hereditary ?
By Graham Alexander | March 4th, 2020 | Foot care
The answer is we don’t really know. Over the years there have been many research projects and schools of thought as to the exact causation of Bunions. The image above shows the left foot of a mum of 32 years […]
Focus on Bunions – What exactly is a Bunion?
By Hannah | February 24th, 2020 | Foot care
The origin of the word comes from the early 18th Century, derived from the old French word buigne meaning “bump on the head ”. A more modern meaning is “a painful swelling on the first joint of the big […]