As summer begins to fade and autumn approaches, it is time to start thinking about more than just changing your wardrobe. Your feet have also been through a lot during the warmer months, from wearing sandals and flip-flops to increased walking, holidays and outdoor activities.
Before you return to wearing socks, trainers and boots every day, now can be the perfect time to book a professional Widnes chiropody appointment.
Your Feet May Need Some Attention After Summer
During the warmer months, your feet are often exposed to the elements and may experience increased sweating, dryness, friction and pressure. Sandals can also provide less support than your usual footwear.
You may have noticed:
- Dry or cracked heels
- Hard skin or calluses
- Ingrown toenails
- Thickened or difficult-to-cut toenails
- Blisters or pressure areas
- Sore or uncomfortable feet
- Changes to the skin or toenails
Even if your feet do not currently hurt, a professional footcare appointment can help identify problems before they become more troublesome.
Prepare Your Feet for Enclosed Footwear
Moving from open sandals into enclosed shoes can be a significant change for your feet. Shoes that feel comfortable in winter may cause pressure if your toenails are too long, you have areas of hard skin, or your footwear does not provide enough room around your toes.
A Widnes podiatry appointment can give you the opportunity to have your feet assessed and any appropriate treatment carried out before autumn footwear becomes part of your daily routine.
Don’t Ignore an Ingrown Toenail
Ingrown toenails can become particularly uncomfortable when your toes are enclosed in shoes. Pain, redness, swelling or tenderness around the nail should not simply be ignored.
Getting professional advice early may help prevent the problem from becoming more uncomfortable and affecting your everyday activities.
Keep Hard Skin Under Control
Hard skin and calluses are common areas of concern following the summer months. While some hard skin is a natural response to pressure and friction, excessive build-up can become uncomfortable.
Professional Widnes footcare can help manage areas of hard skin and provide advice on how to look after your feet between appointments.
Give Your Toenails Some Attention
Toenails can become difficult to manage if they are thickened, misshapen or uncomfortable to cut. Autumn is a good opportunity to have your toenails checked before they are regularly covered by socks and shoes.
Professional chiropody can help keep your feet comfortable and make everyday footcare easier.
Why Book Your Chiropody Appointment Now?
Booking before autumn gets fully underway means you can address any existing foot problems before they potentially become aggravated by enclosed footwear.
It is also a great opportunity to establish a regular footcare routine, particularly if you regularly experience hard skin, troublesome toenails or other recurring foot problems.
Take Care of Your Feet This Autumn
Your feet carry you through every season, so they deserve regular attention. Whether you have a specific concern or simply want to get your feet ready for the months ahead, professional Widnes chiropody can help you look after your foot health.
At Arco Healthcare Clinic, we provide professional Widnes chiropody, Widnes podiatry and Widnes footcare to help keep your feet healthy and comfortable.
Don’t wait until your shoes start causing discomfort. Book your chiropody appointment today and give your feet the care they deserve as we move from sandals to shoes.
For further information contact our experienced reception team or alternatively click here to book your appointment. To use your healthcare policy and claim back treatment cost check the podiatrist register with the following link.