APPOINTMENTS are now AVAILABLE with safety measures in place to welcome you back safely please call or text 07864606654
please ask about our safety measures to mitigate the virus.
01449 675600 | Email: appointments@pairoffeet.com.
APPOINTMENTS are now AVAILABLE with safety measures in place to welcome you back safely please call or text 07864606654
please ask about our safety measures to mitigate the virus.
01449 675600 | Email: appointments@pairoffeet.com.
Bunions
Bunions, referred to in the medical community as Hallux Valgus, are one of the most common foot problems. A bunion is a prominent bump on the inside of the foot around the big toe joint. This bump is actually a bone protruding towards the inside of the foot.
With the continued movement of the big toe towards the smaller toes, it is common to find the big toe resting under or over the second toe. Some of the symptoms of bunions include inflammation, swelling, and soreness on the side surface of the big toe. The discomfort commonly causes a patient to walk improperly.
Another type of bunion which some individuals experience is called a Tailor’s Bunion, also known as a Bunionette. This forms on the outside of the foot towards the joint at the little toe. It is a smaller bump that forms due to the little toe moving inwards, towards the big toe.
Bunions are a common problem experienced mostly by women. The deformity can develop from an abnormality in foot function, or arthritis, but is more commonly caused by wearing improper fitting footwear. Tight, narrow dress shoes with a constrictive toe box (toe area) can cause the foot to begin to take the shape of the shoe, leading to the formation of a bunion.
Women who have bunions normally wear dress shoes that are too small for their feet. Their toes are squeezed together in their shoes causing the first metatarsal bone to protrude on the side of the foot.
It is important for men and women to realize that wearing dress shoes and boots, which are tapered in the toe area, can cause the bunion to worsen to the point where surgery is necessary.
Perform a physical exam and identify the source of problem and discuss treatment options.
Stowmarket Chiropodists are all HCPC and The Society of Chiropodists Registered. Only HCPC registered practitioners (Previously known as State Registered) are by law allowed to use the Protected titles:
Chiropodists & Podiatrists
Please be aware
Foot Health Practitioners are not Podiatrists or Chiropodists .
CHECK THE HCPC to confirm the person looking after your feet is HCPC Registered and allowed to use the title Podiatrist or Chiropodist
Feel free to check registration details by click on the HCPC logo and enter the Practitioners name and profession
We use professional medical equipment and sterilsed instruments & wear PPE throughout your treatment.
Health Professional Council
Stowmarket Chiropody Practitioners are all Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council . HCPC are the Regulating body that ensure that Registered professionals meet the Governments high standards in training, professional skills, behaviour and health.
Society of Chiropodists
The Royal Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is the largest independent professional body in the UK and represent HCPC Registered chiropodists /podiatrists.Previoiusly known as State Registered.
Professional Chiropody Equipment
Stowmarket Chiropodists operate from a purpose built Chiropody Clinic in Stowmarket, we use only professional chiropody equipment and systems to make sure you have a worry free treatment.
"Mrs Raven is a miracle worker, I saw someone else for 3 years with no successfull outcome, had 3 visits to Mrs Raven and my foot problems have all cleared up".
'Jacquie Capon is very professional and thorough"
Rochelle Kemp makes my feet feel great and I look forward to my treatments her experience with diabetic treatments is impressive .
"I'm walking on air, Thanks to Stowmarket Chiropody"
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Our Clinic address is
The Arches, 47 Bury Street,
Stowmarket, Suffolk. IP14 1HD
Car Parking:
A public car park is opposite the surgery.
We have a shelter under cover for Patients to comply with Social distancing until called for their appointments
Shielded patients and Blue badge holders are welcome to use our restricted car parking spaces and wait in their vehicles for safety
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T: 01449 675600 or call text 07864606654
E: appointments@pairoffeet.com
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The Arches, 47 Bury Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1HD