Here are some of the top 20 Common Foot Concerns you may encounter. Most of which have a detailed description of each in a different tab under ‘conditions treated’.

 

1. Plantar Fasciitis

Inflammation of the thick band of tissue under the foot, causing sharp heel pain—especially with first steps in the morning.

 

2. Ingrown Toenails

When the nail edge grows into the surrounding skin, leading to redness, pain, and sometimes infection. May require in-clinic removal.

 

3. Heel Spurs

Bony growths on the heel bone often associated with plantar fasciitis. May cause sharp or stabbing pain under the heel.

 

4. Bunions

A bony bump at the base of the big toe, causing joint pain, deformity, and difficulty fitting into shoes.

 

5. Hammer, Mallet & Claw Toes

Toe deformities caused by muscle imbalance, leading to curled or rigid toes and difficulty walking or wearing shoes.

 

6. Morton’s Neuroma

A pinched nerve between the toes (usually 3rd and 4th), causing burning, tingling or a pebble-in-your-shoe sensation.

 

7. Achilles Tendinopathy

Pain and stiffness in the back of the heel caused by overuse or degeneration of the Achilles tendon.

 

8. Peroneal Tendonitis

Pain and inflammation along the outer ankle and foot due to strain of the peroneal tendons—common in active and supinated feet.

 

9. Flat Feet (Pes Planus)

When the arches of the feet collapse, leading to fatigue, pain or alignment issues. May require support via orthotics.

 

10. High Arches (Pes Cavus)

Excessively raised arches that don’t absorb shock well—can lead to ankle instability, forefoot pressure, or calluses.

 

11. Shin Splints

Pain along the front of the lower leg, often due to overuse or poor footwear. Common in runners or those new to exercise.

 

12. Sesamoiditis

Inflammation of the tiny bones beneath the big toe joint, causing pain when pushing off or walking barefoot.

 

13. Tailor’s Bunion

A bunion-like bump on the outside of the foot, at the base of the 5th toe. Often caused by narrow shoes or biomechanical issues.

 

14. Fungal Nails (Onychomycosis)

Thick, discoloured, and brittle toenails caused by a fungal infection. Treatable with topical or oral antifungals.

 

15. Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot)

A contagious fungal skin infection that causes itchy, peeling skin between the toes or on the soles of the feet.

 

16. Plantar Warts (Verrucae)

Viral skin lesions caused by the HPV virus, appearing as rough, cauliflower-like growths on the soles of the feet.

 

17. Diabetic Foot Complications

Diabetes can reduce circulation and feeling in the feet, increasing the risk of ulcers, infection, and delayed healing.

 

18. Sever’s Disease (Children)

Heel pain in active children, caused by inflammation at the growth plate in the heel. Common between ages 8–14.

 

19. Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Pain and swelling below the kneecap in growing children and teens, often from high-impact sports or rapid growth.

 

20. Callus and Corns

Thickened skin caused by pressure or friction, often over joints or under the ball of the foot. May be painful and require removal.

 

Need Help with Any of These?

Many of these conditions are preventable and treatable with early podiatric care. We offer custom orthotics, nail surgery, skin treatments, gait analysis, and more.

 

From your team at Toe-tal Podiatry!

Foot pain isn’t normal. We’re here to help you walk tall again