When we think about healthy living, we often picture balanced diets, regular exercise, and good sleep. But there’s one vital part of our health that’s often overlooked – our feet. Over a lifetime, the average person walks between 75,000 and 110,000 miles – that’s the equivalent of three to five times around the Earth. Yet most of us don’t give them the care they deserve until something goes wrong.
Neglecting your feet can have a bigger impact on your overall wellbeing than you might expect. Foot pain, lower limb concerns, skin and nail conditions, or changes in how you walk can all affect your posture, mobility, and quality of life. Over time, untreated issues can even lead to chronic hip, knee, or back pain.
That’s where professional podiatry makes a difference.
Your Feet Tell a Story About Your Health
Your feet can reveal early signs of broader health issues, ranging from circulatory problems to diabetes and arthritis. A qualified podiatrist can spot these warning signs before they become more serious.
Routine foot checks can:
- Prevent problems before they develop – treating corns, calluses, or ingrown nails early saves pain and avoids debilitating issues that could limit your daily activities.
- Improve comfort and mobility – Custom orthotics or footwear advice can enhance comfort, improve movement, and help you stay active and mobile for longer.
- Support sports and activity goals – by treating and preventing injuries, improving performance, and mental health.
Why Podiatry is for Everyone – Not Just for Pain
You don’t have to be in discomfort to see a podiatrist. Many people visit regularly for nail and skin care, and preventative advice including associated musculoskeletal problems. Children, athletes, older adults, and anyone who works on their feet can all benefit from professional foot health support.
Think of it like seeing the dentist – regular check-ups keep everything in good condition and help avoid bigger problems later.
Feet and Motion – Your Local Foot Health Experts
Feet and Motion is an award-winning Royal College of Podiatry Accredited Practice based in Horsham, West Sussex.
We offer evidence-based services and specialist therapies to deliver personally tailored comprehensive treatment plans to resolve problems and prevent recurrence. Our approach is solutions focused, so that our patients can stay active and get back doing what they love pain-free.
Our goal is to keep striving forward from conventional chiropody to the forefront of modern podiatric techniques and technology including digital gait analysis and custom-made 3D-printed orthotics, shockwave, laser therapy, and Swift verruca treatment.
Whether you need help with a specific condition like plantar fasciitis, bunions, fungal nails, or sports injuries – or you simply want to keep your feet in peak condition – we offer expert solutions tailored to your needs including:
- Biomechanical assessments to analyse your gait and movement
- Custom orthotics designed for your individual feet
- Specialist care for diabetic foot health
- Regular maintenance including nail and skin care
We help get you back to doing what you love – pain free and confident
Your feet are the foundation of your body. Look after them, and you’re investing in your mobility, comfort, and overall wellbeing for years to come.
Your journey to healthier living could start with your very next step.