Foot Care Blog

Corns and calluses are an extremely common foot complaint amongst adults of all ages. At our foot clinic in Kelowna, patients often ask about the difference between these two conditions and if it is necessary to see a foot doctor. While they are very similar, there...

For people living with diabetes, having an overabundance of glucose in your blood for long periods of time can cause serious foot problems. While many people can have a variety of concerns about their feet, those with diabetes have an increased risk of these issues...

Athlete's foot is an extremely common fungal infection that can affect the feet. Many people will suffer from it at some point in their lives. Here at Island Foot Clinics in Kelowna, we are often asked if treatment is necessary, or will the infection go away on its...

Are you currently suffering from foot pain? If so, our caring providers at Island Foot Clinics in Kelowna, Nanaimo, Victoria, Campbell River, Prince George, Terrace, and Williams Lake, BC will determine the cause of your pain and develop a treatment plan to alleviate...

Corn removal may be the last thing you want to think about, but it's important to your overall health and well-being. It's also relatively simple. The key is in finding the cause so you can adjust as necessary and get back to walking pain-free.Is Corn Removal...

If you've ever suffered from an issue related to your feet, you know how debilitating this can be. Not only is it painful and irritating, but it affects your whole body and your ability to move around and interact with the world. When recovering from a foot injury or...

There are numerous minor foot and ankle injuries that you can treat at home, usually with rest, an ice or heat pack, and some over-the-counter medications. However, some severe injuries require immediate medical attention to treat the injury, prevent it from getting...

Have you ever wondered if the pain in your back is caused by something other than a pulled muscle? It turns out there are many different contributors to back pain - including foot problems that are associated with poor posture. It might not seem like it, but the...

Most foot issues can be managed conservatively, and with non-invasive treatments but there are times when foot surgery might be recommended. For some patients, it might be necessary to correct an underlying issue that is causing foot pain or other problems.Reasons...