Foot Care Blog

Achilles bursitis is a painful condition caused by an inflammation of a bursa. Patients often experience this if they wear tight shoes, participate in a high-impact sports, have very tight calves, or suddenly change their exercise routine. At Island Foot Clinics in...

If you've been experiencing persistent or debilitating foot pain, don't hesitate to reach out to Island Foot Clinics in Kelowna, BC or Victoria, BC. Not getting foot problems treated early on can cause long-lasting damage, impact your quality of life and prevent you...

Thousands of people in Canada suffer from discoloured and thick nails. Usually, this is only an aesthetic issue, but it can cause pain if the nail starts to detach from the nail bed and parts of it fall off. If you've noticed a change to the appearance of your nails,...

People suffer from infected feet for a wide variety of reasons. Bacteria might have infiltrated a wound, you might have been in contact with a fungus or virus, or you could have developed a problem due to an ingrown toenail or a blister. Although a regular foot...

A neuroma, also called a pinched nerve or a nerve tumour, is a painful condition of the foot caused by the growth of benign tissue in between the third and fourth toes. Patients might feel a tingling sensation, burning, or numbness in their toes and the ball of the...

One of the most common causes of ankle pain is arthritis in the foot. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to reduce your painful symptoms, such as wearing supportive shoes, doing low-impact exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight. At Island Foot...

Foot pain can be an extremely debilitating condition, especially for active people. If you've been suffering from painful symptoms for a while, you might wonder whether it's time to see your specialist in Kelowna, BC or Victoria, BC. While many foot conditions can be...

If you've ever had plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes significant heel pain, you know how debilitating it is. You have trouble walking more than a few steps, and every time you move, you feel pain. Usually, fasciitis goes away on its own, but if you've tried...

Most people experience big toe pain at some point in life. There are many reasons why your toe might hurt. Some of them, such as an ingrown toenail or a fracture, are temporary, and they usually go away after a one-time intervention. Others, like bunions and...