Brandon Podiatry

Brandon Podiatry From routine treatments to specialist care, we’re here to keep you comfortable and active.

At Brandon Podiatry, our HCPC-registered podiatrists and members of the Royal College of Podiatry provide expert foot care in a friendly, welcoming environment.

🎆 New Year’s Eve – Looking Ahead 👣✨As we say goodbye to this year and look ahead to the next, it’s a good moment to paus...
31/12/2025

🎆 New Year’s Eve – Looking Ahead 👣✨

As we say goodbye to this year and look ahead to the next, it’s a good moment to pause and reflect.

Thank you for being part of Brandon Podiatry this year — whether you visited the clinic, followed along on our page, or supported us from the local community. We’re incredibly grateful.

New Year’s Eve isn’t about big changes overnight — it’s about small steps forward. Looking after your feet is one of those simple but important steps that supports everything else: staying active, comfortable, and confident day to day.

As the new year approaches, we’re looking forward to continuing to support our patients with honest advice, evidence-based care, and a welcoming place to be looked after.

Wishing you a safe, peaceful New Year’s Eve — and a happy, healthy year ahead. 💙👣✨

We’ll be here when you’re ready to take those next steps.

29/12/2025

🧸👣 If Jellycat made podiatry plushies… we’d buy them ALL

From happy little feet to cute clinic essentials 🩵
Because foot care doesn’t have to be scary — it can be adorable ✨

Which one would you have in the clinic or at home? 👀👇

👣 KinetiX™ Orthotics – Evidence-Based Foot Support 👣At Brandon Podiatry, we’re proud to be an approved KinetiX™ prescrib...
27/12/2025

👣 KinetiX™ Orthotics – Evidence-Based Foot Support 👣

At Brandon Podiatry, we’re proud to be an approved KinetiX™ prescriber, offering access to this evidence-based insole range designed by podiatrists to help manage a wide range of foot and lower-limb pain.

KinetiX™ orthotics can help with:
✔ Heel pain & plantar fasciitis
✔ Arch pain
✔ Forefoot & ball-of-foot pain
✔ Achilles tendon pain
✔ Ankle & knee pain
✔ Shin splints
✔ Big toe pain

🧠 Why KinetiX™?
KinetiX™ insoles are designed using biomechanical principles, helping to:
• Improve foot alignment
• Reduce abnormal loading
• Absorb shock
• Support the foot during everyday activities

Unlike “off-the-shelf” shop insoles, KinetiX™ orthotics are clinically selected and prescribed based on your symptoms, foot type and activity levels.

🩺 Prescribed by Us, Not Guesswork
As approved prescribers, we assess whether KinetiX™ is appropriate for you — and if so, which model and additions (such as heel raises or offloading) are needed.

If foot, ankle or lower-limb pain is affecting your daily life, ask us about KinetiX™ orthotics at your next appointment.

📍 Brandon Podiatry – Brandon, Durham
👣 Evidence-based care, tailored to you.

🎁 DAY 24: Christmas Eve – A Thank You from Us 🎄👣As Christmas Eve arrives, we just want to take a moment to say thank you...
24/12/2025

🎁 DAY 24: Christmas Eve – A Thank You from Us 🎄👣

As Christmas Eve arrives, we just want to take a moment to say thank you.

Thank you for supporting Brandon Podiatry, for trusting us with your foot health, and for being part of our local community. Whether you’ve visited us this year, followed along with our Advent posts, or simply shared our page — it truly means a lot.

Christmas can be busy, tiring, and full of time on your feet. We hope you’re able to slow down, put your feet up, and enjoy the moments that matter most.

From all of us at Brandon Podiatry, we wish you a peaceful Christmas Eve, a joyful Christmas, and a comfortable start to the New Year. 🎄💙👣

We’ll be here when you need us.

🎁 DAY 23: Why Foot Skin Dries Faster Than Anywhere Else 👣❄️Ever notice your heels dry out faster than the rest of your s...
23/12/2025

🎁 DAY 23: Why Foot Skin Dries Faster Than Anywhere Else 👣❄️

Ever notice your heels dry out faster than the rest of your skin — especially in winter?
You’re not imagining it!

Why feet dry out so easily:

👣 Feet don’t have oil glands
Unlike your face or hands, feet can’t naturally produce oils to keep skin soft.

🚶‍♀️ They take a lot of pressure
Walking and standing cause the skin to thicken and lose flexibility.

❄️ Cold weather + indoor heating
Both pull moisture out of the skin, making dryness worse.

👢 Closed shoes and boots
Increase pressure and reduce airflow, which slows skin recovery.

What dry foot skin can lead to:

✔ Hard skin and callus
✔ Cracked or sore heels
✔ Splits that can become painful or infected

✨ Podiatry tip:
Daily moisturising replaces what your feet can’t make themselves — but if hard skin or cracks keep returning, pressure usually needs addressing too.

Healthy skin is your first line of defence this winter. 💙👣

🎁 Stocking Filler Alert - ⚠️ Only 3 leftLooking for a small but thoughtful Christmas gift?Perfect for keeping feet soft ...
22/12/2025

🎁 Stocking Filler Alert - ⚠️ Only 3 left

Looking for a small but thoughtful Christmas gift?

Perfect for keeping feet soft and comfortable over winter ❄️

💷 £10 each

Available in clinic, or message us to reserve yours before they’re gone!

📍 Brandon Podiatry, Brandon
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🎁 DAY 22: Your Feet Are Doing Overtime This Christmas 🎄👣Fun fact:Your feet work harder in December than at almost any ot...
22/12/2025

🎁 DAY 22: Your Feet Are Doing Overtime This Christmas 🎄👣

Fun fact:
Your feet work harder in December than at almost any other time of year.

From shopping trips to festive plans, they’re clocking up the miles — often in cold weather and tight winter shoes.

What we see most at Christmas:
✔ Heel pain
✔ Sore or ingrown toenails
✔ Corns rubbing
✔ Cracked heels
✔ Foot pain after long days out

🎄 Treat your feet like the hardworking elves they are.

🎁 DAY 21: Winter Toenail Care ❄️👣Toenails grow much more slowly in winter, which means small problems can hang around lo...
21/12/2025

🎁 DAY 21: Winter Toenail Care ❄️👣

Toenails grow much more slowly in winter, which means small problems can hang around longer if they’re not managed properly.

Why Winter Nail Care Matters:

❄️ Reduced circulation slows nail growth
🐢 Damage, thickening or infection takes longer to grow out
👢 Tight boots and thick socks increase nail pressure
➡️ This can lead to pain, ingrowing and thickened nails

✨ How to Look After Your Toenails in Winter:

✨ File nails regularly
Filing helps reduce thickness and pressure inside footwear.

✨ Don’t cut nails too short or down the sides
Cut straight across to reduce the risk of ingrown toenails.

✨ Keep nails clean and dry
Moisture encourages fungal infection — dry well after washing.

✨ Wear well-fitting footwear
Avoid pressure on the toes, especially in winter boots.

🩺 When to Get Your Nails Checked:

If you notice:
✔ Nails becoming thick, crumbly or discoloured
✔ Pain or tenderness at the nail edges
✔ Recurrent ingrowing
✔ Difficulty cutting your own nails

Early assessment can prevent ongoing discomfort and infection.

Healthy nails need year-round care — not just in summer. 💙👣

🎁 DAY 20: Foot Odour in Winter Boots 🧦👣Not festive — but very common!Foot odour often gets worse in winter, not better.W...
20/12/2025

🎁 DAY 20: Foot Odour in Winter Boots 🧦👣

Not festive — but very common!
Foot odour often gets worse in winter, not better.

Why Winter Boots Make It Worse:

👢 Thick, insulated boots trap heat and moisture
🧦 Feet still sweat — even in cold weather
🌡 Sweat glands don’t switch off just because it’s winter
➡️ Warm, damp conditions allow bacteria to thrive, causing odour

✨ How to Reduce Foot Odour:

✔ Change socks daily (or more often if feet feel damp)
✔ Choose moisture-wicking socks (bamboo or technical fabrics)
✔ Use an antibacterial shoe spray regularly
✔ Rotate footwear to allow shoes to dry fully between wears
✔ Dry boots completely — never put damp boots back on

Important Podiatry Tip:

Persistent odour can sometimes be linked to excessive sweating, athlete’s foot, or skin infections — not just “sweaty feet”.

If odour isn’t improving despite good hygiene, it’s worth having your feet checked.

Winter boots keep us warm — but your feet still need airflow and care. 👣❄️
If you’re unsure what’s causing the problem, we’re happy to help.

19/12/2025

🎉 RAFFLE PRIZE DRAW – WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who took part in our raffle in support of St Cuthbert’s Hospice 💙

🌟 Congratulations to our winners:
• Nic Milne
• Mrs Hall
• Chris Atkinson

We’ll be in touch shortly to arrange collection of your prizes 🎁

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported us — together we raised over £300 for this amazing local hospice, helping them continue their incredible work in our community.

Your generosity truly means the world 🙏💙

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Brandon
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