Podiatry Treatments
We offer a wide range of podiatry treatments, including nail cutting, hard skin and corn removal, verruca care, and ingrown toenail treatment.
At your initial appointment, we’ll take a full medical history and carry out an assessment and treatment. If a more specialist service is recommended, such as MSK podiatry, nail surgery, or verruca needling, this will be discussed with you. We’re also happy to answer any questions about skin or nail conditions, including fungal or thickened nails.
You’ll be asked to complete a new patient consent form, and we’ll discuss appropriate next steps for your care. Local anaesthetic can be used for painful treatments where suitable, and fungal testing (including fungal nail or athlete’s foot) can be carried out on the day if required.
Podiatry is a healthcare profession focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower limbs. Podiatrists are trained to manage a wide range of issues, from everyday foot care and skin or nail problems to complex musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
Podiatry plays an important role in maintaining mobility, comfort, and overall health. Whether you are experiencing pain, reduced movement, recurring injuries, or concerns related to medical conditions such as diabetes, a podiatrist can help diagnose the problem and provide effective, personalised treatment.
At Total Health Clinics, we offer a comprehensive range of podiatry treatments to support foot health, mobility, and long-term comfort. Each patient is assessed individually to ensure the most appropriate care for their needs.
Our podiatry services include:
- Musculoskeletal (MSK) & Biomechanical Assessments
- Nail Surgery
- Verruca Needling
- Simple & Bespoke Orthoses
- Fungal Infection Testing
- Podiatric Acupuncture
You can find out more about each treatment below.
At Total Health Clinics, our podiatrists are highly trained professionals with extensive experience in both clinical and community settings. They regularly treat a wide range of foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions, bringing a high level of expertise and care to every appointment.
In addition, many of our clinics have access to on-site rehabilitation facilities and modern equipment, allowing us to support comprehensive treatment and recovery plans where needed. Whether your goal is pain relief, improved mobility, injury prevention, or long-term foot health, our podiatry team provides personalised care designed to help you move comfortably and confidently.
Podiatry Treatments We Offer
Are you experiencing foot, heel, or ankle pain with no obvious cause? Is it starting to affect your daily activities or quality of life? Whether it’s heel pain, forefoot discomfort, or joint pain, our podiatry team is here to help you understand what’s happening.
We aim to provide a clear diagnosis (what is injured), identify the underlying cause (why it has happened), and create a personalised treatment plan focused on improving your symptoms and preventing recurrence. Your assessment will include seated, standing, and movement-based examinations to give us a complete picture and ensure the most effective care.
Please attend your appointment wearing shorts or suitable trousers, appropriate footwear, and bring along a selection of shoes you regularly wear.
If you are experiencing ongoing problems with ingrown or unsightly toenails, recurrent infections, thickened nails that are difficult to cut, or fungal nail infections that have not responded to treatment, nail surgery may be recommended. This is a straightforward procedure carried out under local anaesthetic, where part or all of the affected nail is carefully removed. In many cases, a specialist solution (phenol) is applied to help prevent the nail from growing back.
Before any treatment takes place, you will attend an initial assessment where the procedure, aftercare, and your general health will be discussed in full. This ensures the treatment is safe, appropriate, and tailored to you.
Please note that you will not be insured to drive on the day of the procedure. We recommend resting with your leg elevated for 24 hours afterwards to support optimal healing. You will be seen again within 2–7 days for a dressing change and review, after which most patients can manage ongoing care themselves. A final review appointment will take place around six weeks after the procedure, with all follow-up appointments included in the nail surgery package price.
Verrucae are common and usually harmless skin lesions, but they can be frustrating due to their unpredictable nature and resistance to treatment. The virus enters the skin through a small break or abrasion and can remain dormant for several months before becoming visible. Once active, the virus can interfere with the body’s natural immune response, which is why some treatments are not always effective.
Verruca needling is a straightforward procedure designed to stimulate the immune system’s response to the virus. By carefully disrupting the affected tissue, the treatment triggers inflammation that helps your body recognise and clear the verruca naturally. A local anaesthetic is used to ensure the procedure is as comfortable as possible, and the area is safely dressed afterwards.
Following treatment, the healing process depends on how your body responds. Clinical studies show that around 70% of verrucae resolve completely after a single treatment, with some cases requiring up to three sessions.
To access verruca needling, please book a General Podiatry appointment. Your podiatrist will assess the area, explain the procedure in full, and discuss alternative treatment options if appropriate.
In some cases, foot orthoses (arch supports) may be recommended to help relieve your symptoms and improve comfort. We work closely with a trusted orthotics laboratory that consistently supplies high-quality products with reliable turnaround times.
Following a full musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis, you may decide that orthoses are the right option for you. If bespoke orthoses are required, we will take a foam box impression of your feet, which is then sent to the laboratory for manufacture. Your custom-made orthoses are typically ready within a few weeks.
Bespoke orthoses can form part of a wider treatment plan for recurring sports or running injuries (alongside an appropriate rehabilitation programme), help reduce the risk of ulceration in people with diabetes, older adults, or those with peripheral vascular disease, or simply improve everyday walking comfort.
For patients who do not require custom devices, we also offer more affordable options. These include simple insoles made in-house by our podiatrists, ideal for relieving pressure from painful corns and callus, as well as a range of adaptable off-the-shelf orthoses starting from £20.
Not everyone needs foot orthoses, and not all cases require bespoke solutions. Your podiatrist will guide you through the most appropriate option based on your individual needs.
Did you know that fungal infections cannot be accurately diagnosed by appearance alone? While they are often suspected based on how the skin or nail looks, there are many conditions that can appear similar, which is why visual diagnosis alone is unreliable.
At Total Health Clinics, we offer quick and accurate fungal testing with results available in just five minutes. Using a simple skin scraping or nail sample, our in-clinic test can confirm the presence of a fungal infection during your appointment.
To access the 5-minute fungal test, simply add it to a general podiatry appointment for £45, allowing for fast diagnosis and appropriate treatment without delay.
Podiatric acupuncture is a therapeutic technique used by podiatrists to help treat a range of foot and lower limb conditions. It involves the insertion of fine acupuncture needles at specific points or trigger areas in the body to stimulate a natural healing response. This process encourages the release of the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals, helping to reduce pain and discomfort.
While acupuncture is commonly associated with pain relief, when delivered by specially trained podiatrists it can be used to support recovery, improve muscle function, and complement other podiatry treatments. It may be used as a standalone therapy or alongside treatments such as orthotics, rehabilitation, or manual therapy.
Podiatric acupuncture may help relieve pain associated with:
- Arthritic joints
- Plantar fasciitis
- Morton’s neuroma
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Stress fractures
Trigger point acupuncture is particularly effective for podiatry-related conditions. This approach focuses on releasing tight, overactive muscle areas (myofascial trigger points) that can cause pain, reduced flexibility, and impaired movement. These trigger points often develop following injury or due to biomechanical issues. Treatment aims to reduce muscle tightness and restore normal function.
Benefits of podiatric acupuncture include:
- A safe and effective approach to managing injury-related pain
- Drug-free treatment option
- Minimal intervention
- Improved muscle flexibility and function
Your podiatrist will assess whether acupuncture is suitable for your condition and incorporate it into your treatment plan where appropriate.
Steroid injections are commonly used in podiatric medicine to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. The most frequently used medication is methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid that helps reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. Injections can be administered into or around joints, tendons, or ligaments and may also be used to support clinical diagnosis.
Steroid injections are often included as part of a wider treatment plan to help manage pain and inflammation when other treatments have not been effective. By delivering medication directly to the affected area, injections can provide targeted and efficient relief.
Steroid injections may be helpful in treating conditions such as:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Arthritis
- Morton’s neuroma
- Bursitis
- Hallux rigidus or hallux limitus
- Sinus tarsi syndrome
- Ligament injuries
Potential benefits of steroid injections include:
- Effective relief from pain and discomfort
- Reduced swelling and inflammation
- Improved joint movement and function
- Faster return to normal daily activities
- Fewer side effects compared to oral steroid medication
- Quicker, more targeted action than creams or anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen
Your podiatrist will assess whether a steroid injection is appropriate for your condition and discuss the potential benefits and risks before treatment.
Book Your Podiatry Appointment
Looking after your foot and lower limb health is essential for maintaining a pain-free, active lifestyle. By choosing Total Health Clinics for podiatry, you receive personalised care delivered by highly skilled podiatrists. Whether you are experiencing foot, heel, or ankle pain, managing a long-term condition, or looking to improve comfort and mobility, our podiatry team is here to support you every step of the way.
We offer podiatry alongside Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Sports Injury treatment, and massage at our conveniently located clinics in Cambridge, Peterborough, Spalding, Huntingdon, Kings Lynn, and Stamford, so expert care is always close by.
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Our Most Asked Questions
We’ve made it simple to find the answers you need, quickly. Whether you’re wondering what conditions our podiatrists at Total Health Clinics treat or if we offer custom orthotics, you’ll find our most common questions right here. Need to know anything else?
We treat all types of foot and lower limb issues – from corns, calluses, and nail problems to heel pain, sports injuries, and biomechanical issues.
They’re the same profession – podiatrist is simply the modern term.
Yes, these are among the most common conditions we see and treat safely and effectively.
Absolutely. We assess how your feet and legs move, identify imbalances, and recommend orthotics or exercises if needed.
Yes, we can create bespoke orthotics designed to support your feet and improve comfort and performance.
That depends on your needs – some patients come every 8 weeks for maintenance, others as needed for specific problems.