Romford Podiatry & Chiropody at The Family Health Hub

07/11/2025

Foot or heel pain isn’t always caused by footwear, it’s often the way you walk.

Our gait reveals a lot: areas of high pressure, uneven weight distribution, or joints that roll too much or too little.

👣 At Essex Footcare, we identify these root causes with precise motion analysis, helping you understand why your feet hurt, not just where.

Step onto the future of foot care. 🌟 Our Gait & Motion Foot Scanning Technology uses over 4,000 pressure measurements to map your feet in 3D — accurate to 0.1mm!

This quick, painless test shows exactly how your feet move, revealing what’s really causing your pain.

📍 Available now in our Basildon, Romford, and Billericay clinics.

05/11/2025

From your top lip to the tip of your toes, it’s time to put your health first. 👣💙

This Men’s Health Month, take a moment to check in, not just with how you feel, but how you move.

Whether it’s your posture, your fitness, or those aches you’ve been ignoring, small steps toward better health can make a big difference.

✅ Book that check-up
✅ Move a little more
✅ Talk about how you’re feeling
✅ Don’t ignore persistent pain

At Essex Footcare, we’re here to help men of all ages stay strong, active, and pain-free, from the ground up. Because when your feet feel right, everything else follows.

31/10/2025

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27/10/2025

Why Heel Pain Is So Common — and What You Can Do About It

Struggling with heel or arch pain that just won’t go away? You’re not alone — plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon pain are among the most common foot problems we see at Essex Footcare in Billericay, Basildon, and Romford.

Our expert podiatrists take the guesswork out of recovery with a full assessment, advanced gait scanning, footwear analysis, and custom 3D-printed Phits orthotics — accurate to 0.1mm and trusted by champions like Sir Mo Farah.

We’ll build a clear, personalised plan to help you move comfortably again — no quick fixes, just real results.

Book your heel pain consultation today at Essex Footcare.
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25/10/2025

Winter sporting season is in full swing, and it's tough on your feet and legs! Cold, wet conditions and unforgiving pitches put extra strain on your body, especially when there's little protection for your legs and knees.

Whether you're passionate about rugby, hockey, football, or any other winter sport, we want to help keep you match-ready all season long. Team sports are fantastic for fitness and wellbeing, but injuries on the pitch are all too common.

If you pick up an injury, or want to prevent one, get in touch. At Essex Footcare, we offer comprehensive treatment options specifically designed for sports injuries and prevention:

- Shockwave therapy for faster healing
- Custom orthotics for better support and alignment
- Targeted rehabilitation exercises
- Gait analysis to identify and correct movement issues
- Injury prevention strategies

Don't let an injury sideline you this season. Stay in the game with professional care that gets you back on the pitch stronger than before.

Book your appointment today and keep doing what you love! 🏃‍♂️⚽🏑

17/10/2025

Thank you so much for this lovely review! 🙏 It's wonderful to hear that Sushila provided you with such excellent care and clear advice. We're thrilled you felt welcomed and confident in your treatment.

Your feet deserve the best care, and we're here to help! 👣

Ready to experience the same professional, friendly service? Book your appointment today, your feet will thank you! 📞

17/10/2025

It’s getting chilly and we are all reaching for our cosy slippers. Remember your indoor footwear matters for foot health, so before you get last years slippers from the back of the wardrobe, think about:

- Support: Look for slippers with arch support to provide stability and comfort, especially if you wear them for extended periods.

- Non-Slip Soles: Slippers with non-slip soles reduce the risk of accidents, particularly on smooth surfaces.

- Warmth and Comfort: Choose slippers made from materials like wool or fleece for warmth and cosiness during colder months.

- Well-fitted: It’s important to consider that worn, loose slippers are a fall hazard and could cause trips or falls in the home

If your feet hurt or you’re slipping or tripping all the time, get in touch with us at Essex Foot care, there’s lots we can do to help. We have clinics in Basildon, Billericay and Romford.

08/10/2025

International Podiatry Day, let’s celebrate all the podiatrists! 🥳

Podiatrists specialise in foot, ankle and leg healthcare. We improve people's mobility, independence and quality of life for our patients. It’s a great profession and if you’d like to know more about it, get in touch 🦶

07/10/2025

Swift

Effective verruca treatment requires triggering the body's immune response rather than simply destroying infected tissue. Independent clinical research demonstrates that Swift microwave treatment activates immune signaling pathways, alerting the immune system to eliminate the infection naturally.

The HPV virus creates a protective microenvironment in the skin that hides from the body's immune system, enabling survival and reproduction.

Clinical evidence shows that longer infections have poorer cure rates, with foot verrucas being particularly resistant. While 42% of verrucas disappear within six months, persistence beyond this timeframe reduces spontaneous clearance rates to just 8% without treatment.

Though not life-threatening, verrucas cause painful limitations and can spread across hands, feet, and other body areas, leaving long-standing sufferers with few effective options.

Traditional treatments like liquid nitrogen and acid both show disappointing 14% cure rates in UK clinical trials. These destructive methods - including lasers and radiofrequency - work by freezing or chemically destroying tissue from surface to depth, causing blistering, prolonged pain, and potential scarring. Clinical research consistently demonstrates low efficacy across these conventional approaches.

The key difference lies in treatment philosophy: rather than destroying tissue and hoping for clearance, immune-activation treatments like Swift work with the body's natural defense mechanisms for more effective, lasting results.

Find out more about Swift verruca treatment with us as Essex Footcare. 🦶

29/09/2025

Nothing like a Monday morning gym session to kick off the week 💪✨ Three of our team hit the weights before clinic today — practising what we preach and keeping ourselves strong so we can keep you moving well too!

Strength training isn’t just about building muscle — it’s key for maintaining mobility and independence as we get older, preventing injuries, and protecting the lower limbs and feet that carry us through life 👣.

We’re big believers in strength work as part of recovery and long-term wellbeing. Here’s to an energised week ahead, looking after our patients (and ourselves)! 🏋️‍♀️

Do you also love to lift weights?

24/09/2025

Struggling with stubborn foot pain? Let's talk Shockwave Therapy! ⚡

Ever heard of Extracorporeal Radial Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)? It sounds fancy, but it's actually a brilliant, non-invasive treatment that could be a game-changer for your persistent aches and pains!

We send high-energy sound waves into the problem area, it's like giving your tissues a therapeutic massage at a cellular level. These waves break up scar tissue that's been causing you grief and kickstart your body's natural healing superpowers.

Why our patients love it ❤️

✨ Non-surgical, no going under the knife!
✨ Quick sessions, just 5 minutes and 2000 gentle pulses
✨ Natural healing, your body does the work, we just give it a nudge
✨ Immediate pain relief, many feel better straight away
✨ Could avoid surgery, nobody wants that if they can help it!

What to expect 📝

Most people need 3 weekly sessions (though some need a few extra, we're all different!). Yes, it can be a bit uncomfortable, but we can adjust the settings if it gets too much. You might feel a mild ache afterwards, but that just means it's working! Just remember, no ice, no anti-inflammatories for 48 hours, we want that healing response to do its thing.

The best bit? Results can keep improving for up to 4 months after treatment!

📞 Give us a call or book online, let's see if shockwave therapy could be your answer!