Foot Health Advice

From Our Podiatrist

Expert guidance on plantar fasciitis, flat feet, heel pain, overpronation and how bespoke orthotics can help — written by our HCPC-registered podiatrist.

Plantar Fasciitis What Causes Plantar Fasciitis — and Can Orthotics Help? Heel pain first thing in the morning is one of the most common foot complaints we see. Here's what's happening and how bespoke orthotics address the root cause. Read article → Orthotics Explained Bespoke vs Off-the-Shelf Orthotics: What's the Real Difference? Pharmacy insoles cost £15. Bespoke orthotics cost £399. Here's the honest clinical reason the difference matters — and when it doesn't. Read article → Self-Assessment 5 Signs You Might Need Custom Orthotics Uneven shoe wear, morning heel pain, flat arches, a standing job — these are the signals your feet are telling you something needs to change. Read article → How It Works What to Expect from Your In-Person Orthotics Assessment No clinic, no waiting room — your podiatrist comes to you. What happens from booking to the day your bespoke orthotics arrive. Read article → Flat Feet Best Insoles for Flat Feet: A Podiatrist's Honest Guide Do flat feet always need insoles? An honest guide to when off-the-shelf is enough — and when bespoke correction is worth it. Read article → Heel Pain Heel Pain When Walking: Common Causes and What Helps Sharp pain under the heel with your first steps? The common causes explained — and the evidence-supported approach that helps. Read article → Work & Lifestyle Orthotics for Jobs Where You Stand All Day Nurses, teachers, chefs, trades — if you stand for a living, here's what actually helps aching feet get through a shift. Read article → Buying Guide Do I Need Custom Orthotics or Will Insoles Do? An honest decision framework: when a pharmacy insole is genuinely enough, and when bespoke correction earns its price. Read article → Biomechanics Overpronation Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters The inward roll that quietly drives heel, knee and back problems — how to spot it with three simple checks. Read article → Aftercare How Long Do Orthotics Take to Work? An Honest Timeline No instant miracles — a realistic week-by-week picture of adjustment, early improvement, and full benefit. Read article →