Not sure what is causing your pain? Find your symptoms below to learn what it might be, how we diagnose it, and which treatments can help. Every condition is assessed by an HCPC-registered podiatrist at our Cardiff city-centre clinic.
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Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, fallen arches
Ingrowing and damaged toenails, bunions, big toe joint pain
Achilles tendinopathy, sprains, instability
Referred pain from poor foot biomechanics
Shin splints, compartment syndrome, calf issues
Corns, callus, hard skin and skin infections such as fungal and verruca infections
The most common cause of heel pain, felt sharply first thing in the morning.
A bony growth on the heel bone, often alongside plantar fasciitis.
Flat feet that roll inward, placing strain further up the leg.
Heel pain in active children aged about 8 to 14, caused by irritation of the growth plate during growth spurts.
A nail edge growing into the surrounding skin, often painful and infected.
A bony bump at the base of the big toe, or a tailor’s bunion at the base of the little toe.
A thickened, irritated nerve in the ball of the foot, often felt between the toes.
Pain and reduced movement at the base of the big toe, often linked to arthritis.
Pain and stiffness in the tendon at the back of the heel.
Repeated rolling or giving way of the ankle.
A sprain of the ligament on the outside of the ankle, the one most often injured.
Strain of the tendon that supports the inner arch, which can cause the arch to flatten.
Inner knee pain frequently traced back to foot mechanics.
Outer knee pain common in runners and cyclists.
General aching from poor alignment through the lower limb.
Thickened skin from pressure, and splits around the heel edge, both of which can become painful.
Small, concentrated areas of hard skin caused by pressure or friction.
A fungal skin infection that leaves feet hot, itchy and irritated, often between the toes.
Thickened, discoloured or crumbly nails caused by a fungal infection.
Small, itchy, red swellings on the toes, caused by a reaction to the cold.
Contagious viral lesions on the sole, common in children.
Reduced circulation or sensation needing regular monitoring.
This list covers the conditions we see most often, but it is not exhaustive. If your symptoms are not listed, or you are not sure what is causing them, book a consultation and we will assess it properly and explain what is going on.
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