More Than Just Tight Shoes: Is Your Gait the Real Reason Your Corn Won’t Go Away?

While most people will point to uncomfortable heels or tight oxfords as the cause of their discomfort, the truth is that the shoes in your closet may be only half the problem. At Harley Street Nail Specialist Clinic, we see on a regular basis patients who have changed to comfortable shoes but are still finding themselves plagued by nagging pressure points. If you find that a corn is recurring in the same place despite your best efforts, your gait (the way you walk) may be to blame.

The Biomechanics of Pressure

A corn is, in essence, the body’s means of protecting itself; it is a collection of hard skin built up to protect the tissue beneath from too much friction. If you have high arches, a low metatarsal, or tend to turn your foot in, you are creating specific hot spots of pressure with every step you take on the London pavement.

In such instances, simply smoothing out the skin at home is only a stopgap measure. Expert foot corn removal in London is needed to safely remove the deep nucleus, or root, of the corn, which will give immediate relief that can never be provided by home remedies.

Contact Us For a Permanent Strategy for Relief

At our clinic, we are concerned with more than simply removing the skin lesion. During a consultation for foot corn removal in London, our team of experts considers the larger context of your foot care. We analyse how your foot hits the ground and whether a particular biomechanical issue is perpetuating the problem.

By integrating our advanced removal methods with expert advice on gait or custom orthotics, which are specifically designed to offload your unique pressure points, we hope to break the cycle of recurrence. We want to make sure that once the painful pressure is alleviated, it will stay that way, and you can walk through the streets of London with complete confidence.

If you are tired of managing recurring pain, contact us today to book your specialist assessment.

Emergency Information: Please make a note that Harley Street Nail Specialist Clinic does not provide an out-of-hours or emergency service. Our specialist team is available to assist you only during our standard opening hours. If you require urgent medical attention outside regular business hours, please contact NHS 111 for guidance or visit your nearest A&E department for immediate care.