Expert Foot and Lower Limb Care in a Friendly, Relaxed Environment
Your feet are your body’s foundation. When they aren’t functioning correctly or are in pain, it can affect your entire body—changing the way you walk and placing unnecessary strain on your knees, hips, and lower back.
At Hertford Chiropractic Treatment Centre, we are proud to offer professional Podiatry services alongside our established chiropractic and rehabilitation care. Whether you are struggling with a sports injury, chronic heel pain, or routine foot care needs, our evidence-based approach ensures you receive the very best treatment to keep you moving comfortably.
Often Several Treatments Together Work Best. Treatments Could Include:
What is Podiatry?
Podiatry is a healthcare profession dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower limbs. A podiatrist doesn’t just treat surface-level foot problems; they also analyze your gait (how you walk) and biomechanics to resolve underlying issues that may be causing you pain.
Conditions We Treat
We provide thorough assessments and individually tailored treatments for patients of all ages. Our podiatry services can help you with a wide range of conditions, including:
-
Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis: Targeted treatment for sharp or aching pain in the heel or arches.
-
Sports Injuries: Recovery and prevention for runners, athletes, and active individuals suffering from shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy, or ankle sprains.
-
Routine Foot Care: Professional treatment for corns, calluses, and dry/cracked heels.
-
Nail Conditions: Safe and effective management of thickened, fungal, or painful ingrown toenails.
-
Skin Conditions: Treatment for verrucae (plantar warts), Athlete’s foot, and other dermatological issues.
-
Biomechanical Issues & Flat Feet: Gait analysis and custom orthotics (insoles) to correct alignment and relieve pressure.
-
Diabetic Foot Assessments: Essential monitoring and care to prevent complications associated with diabetes.
Meet Our Podiatrist: Matthew Band
We are delighted to have Matthew Band leading our podiatry services at Hertford Chiropractic Treatment Centre.
Matthew is a highly skilled and experienced registered Podiatrist with a genuine passion for helping patients overcome foot pain and regain their mobility. With over 10 years of clinical experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge in treating everything from routine complaints to complex lower limb biomechanics.
Qualifications & Registrations:
-
[Insert Degree/Qualification, e.g., BSc (Hons) Podiatry]
-
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) [Note to you: Leave this in if he is HCPC registered, which is a legal requirement to practice in the UK]
-
Member of [Insert professional body, e.g., The Royal College of Podiatry]
Matthew’s Specialisms Include:
-
[Insert Specialism 1, e.g., Sports injury rehabilitation and gait analysis]
-
[Insert Specialism 2, e.g., Custom orthotics prescription]
-
[Insert Specialism 3, e.g., Minor nail surgery]
When Matthew isn’t in the clinic helping patients put their best foot forward, he enjoys [Insert 1-2 brief hobbies or interests here to add a personal touch, e.g., cycling around Hertfordshire or spending time with his family].
Why Choose Us for Podiatry?
Because we house Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, and Podiatry under one roof at our Ware Road clinic, we offer a truly holistic approach to your health. If your foot mechanics are contributing to your lower back pain, Matthew and our chiropractors can easily work together to provide a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment plan.
Just like our chiropractic care, our podiatry treatments are strictly evidence-based. You are in safe hands, and we are dedicated to helping you reach your personal health and mobility goals.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
During your initial consultation, Matthew will take the time to listen to your concerns and review your medical history.
Skin and Nail Conditions
Heel and Arch Pain
Toe and Joint Issues
High-Risk and Systemic Foot Care
Sports and Biomechanical Injuries
We understand that visiting a new practitioner can sometimes feel daunting, so we aim to make your first appointment as comfortable and informative as possible. Your initial consultation with Matthew will typically last around 30 to 45 minutes and involves a comprehensive assessment to get to the root of your problem.
-
Medical History & Consultation: We will start with a friendly chat about your current foot or leg symptoms, how long you’ve had them, and how they affect your daily life. We’ll also review your general medical history, lifestyle, and any medications you are taking, as your overall health can closely impact your feet.
-
Physical Examination: Matthew will conduct a hands-on examination of your feet, ankles, and lower legs. This typically involves assessing your skin and nail health, checking joint mobility and muscle strength, and testing your blood circulation and nerve sensation (which is especially important for diabetic patients).
-
Biomechanical & Gait Assessment: If you are experiencing structural or movement-related pain (like heel, knee, or back pain), we will observe how you stand and walk. Analyzing your gait helps us identify any imbalances or alignment issues that need correcting.
-
Diagnosis & Immediate Treatment: Once the assessment is complete, Matthew will clearly explain your diagnosis in plain English. For many routine complaints, such as painful corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails, we can often provide immediate, on-the-spot treatment to give you instant relief.
-
Your Personalized Treatment Plan: You will leave the clinic with a clear, tailored plan to keep you moving comfortably. This might include tailored advice on the best footwear for your foot type, specific stretching or strengthening exercises, recommendations for custom orthotics (insoles), or a schedule for follow-up care.
Conditions We Treat
We provide thorough assessments and individually tailored treatments for patients of all ages. If you are experiencing any of the following issues, our podiatry services can help:
Skin and Nail Conditions
-
Ingrown Toenails: Painful, inflamed, or infected nails that have grown into the surrounding skin.
-
Fungal Nail Infections: Thickened, discolored, or brittle nails requiring specialized treatment.
-
Corns and Calluses: Hard, thickened areas of skin caused by friction or pressure, often needing professional removal.
-
Verrucae (Plantar Warts): Stubborn viral infections on the soles of the feet.
-
Athlete’s Foot: A contagious fungal infection causing itching, peeling, and redness between the toes.
Heel and Arch Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the thick band of tissue running across the bottom of the foot, causing sharp heel pain, especially first thing in the morning.
-
Heel Spurs: Bony growths on the underside of the heel bone, often associated with plantar fasciitis.
-
Flat Feet (Fallen Arches) or High Arches: Structural issues that can cause aching feet and lead to pain in the knees, hips, or lower back.
Toe and Joint Issues
-
Bunions (Hallux Valgus): A painful, bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe.
-
Hammertoes or Claw Toes: Toes that bend abnormally at the middle joint, causing pressure and pain in footwear.
-
Morton’s Neuroma: A thickening of the tissue around a nerve leading to the toes, causing a sharp, burning pain or the sensation of having a pebble in your shoe.
-
Osteoarthritis & Gout: Joint pain, stiffness, or sudden severe swelling in the foot and ankle joints.
Sports and Biomechanical Injuries
-
Achilles Tendinopathy: Pain and stiffness in the tendon at the back of the heel, common in runners and active individuals.
-
Shin Splints: Pain along the shin bone caused by overwork or poor foot biomechanics during exercise.
-
Recurring Ankle Sprains: Weakness or instability in the ankle requiring rehabilitation and support.
High-Risk and Systemic Foot Care
-
Diabetic Foot Care: Diabetes can cause nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation, making regular podiatry assessments vital to prevent ulcers and infections.
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Specialized foot care and footwear advice to manage joint deformities and pain associated with systemic arthritis.
Ready To Put Your Best Foot Forward?
Don’t let foot pain hold you back from doing the things you love.
Call us today to book your podiatry consultation with Matthew, or to speak with a member of our team about how we can help.
Try our 3D Massage Chair Or Back Mobiliser
Release tension and warm up your muscles before treatment with our 15 Mins 3D Massage Chair Or Back Mobiliser
Our relaxation suite can be enjoyed with our range of treatments or on its own.
Our 3D massage chair offers a whole body massage and works to loosen tight muscles, relieve tension and warm the muscles.
The Mobiliser warms and stretches the spine increasing mobility and relaxing muscles.
A fifteen minute session on either will prepare your body to get the full benefit from your chiropractic treatment or on its own will send you off feeling relaxed and restored.
