Private Podiatry Services: Fast Relief for Foot and Ankle Pain

Foot and ankle pain can have a huge impact on your quality of life — making everyday activities like walking, exercising, and even standing uncomfortable. 🚶‍♂️
Yet many people put off seeking help, often waiting months for NHS appointments. Fortunately, private podiatry clinics offer fast, expert care to diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems quickly and effectively.

In this blog, we’ll explore what private podiatry services cover, common foot conditions, and how Ready Health can help you get back on your feet pain-free.

🔍 What Is a Podiatrist?

A podiatrist is a healthcare professional who specialises in diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions of the feet, ankles, and lower limbs. 🦶

Podiatrists treat a wide range of issues, from everyday problems like corns and calluses to complex sports injuries and diabetic foot complications.

✅ Early treatment from a podiatrist can prevent minor problems becoming major, and significantly improve mobility, comfort, and overall health.

🩺 Common Conditions Treated by Private Podiatrists

✅ Whether caused by everyday wear and tear, medical conditions, or sports activities, private podiatry offers tailored solutions to keep you moving comfortably.

🏥 Why Choose Private Podiatry Care?

While NHS podiatry services are available, they are often:

• Limited to high-priority cases (e.g., diabetic foot ulcers)

• Associated with long waiting times (often months) 📅

• Focused on medical necessity rather than optimising comfort and performance

Private podiatry clinics offer key advantages:

1. Fast Access

• Appointments often available within days 📅

• Perfect for acute pain or preparing for travel, events, or sports

2. Comprehensive Assessments

• Detailed gait analysis and biomechanical evaluation

• Customised treatment plans tailored to your lifestyle and goals

3. Range of Advanced Treatments

• Shockwave therapy for chronic heel pain

• Custom orthotic insoles and supports 👟

• Nail surgery for stubborn ingrown toenails

• Minor surgical procedures under local anaesthetic

4. Prevention Focus

• Advice on footwear, exercise modifications, and injury prevention

Choosing private podiatry means getting personalised, expert care — when you need it most.

🧪 What to Expect at a Private Podiatry Appointment

When you attend your private podiatry consultation at Ready Health, you can expect:

1. Detailed History Taking

   • Symptoms, lifestyle, footwear habits, past injuries 👟

2. Physical Examination

   • Checking posture, foot structure, joint movement, muscle strength

3. Gait and Biomechanical Analysis

   • Observing how you walk and stand to identify contributing factors

4. Diagnostic Tools (if needed)

   • Ultrasound imaging, pressure plate analysis, or 3D foot scanning

5. Treatment Planning

   • Immediate care plus longer-term management strategies

✅ Many foot problems can be significantly improved after just one or two sessions.

📈 Signs You Should See a Private Podiatrist

You should book a consultation if you experience:

• Persistent heel, arch, or ankle pain

• Difficulty walking or standing comfortably 🚶

• Pain during or after exercise 🏃‍♀️

• Numbness, tingling, or swelling in your feet

• Recurrent or worsening corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails

• Changes in foot shape or walking pattern

• Diabetic diagnosis (to prevent complications)

Ignoring foot pain can lead to compensatory problems elsewhere — such as knee, hip, or back pain. Early podiatry intervention prevents bigger problems later. ✅

💬 Common Private Podiatry Treatments

• Custom orthotics: Specially designed insoles to correct biomechanical issues

• Shockwave therapy: High-energy sound waves to treat stubborn tendon problems

• Foot mobilisation therapy: Gentle joint manipulation to restore function

• Nail surgery: Minor procedure to remove ingrown or infected toenails

• Footwear advice: Recommendations for supportive, appropriate shoes 👟

• Sports rehabilitation plans: Recovery programmes for running and sports injuries

💷 How Much Does Private Podiatry Care Cost in the UK?

Typical private podiatry pricing includes:

At Ready Health, we offer clear pricing and package options where appropriate — no hidden fees. 🏥

🌟 Why Choose Ready Health for Private Podiatry Services?

At Ready Health, our podiatrists are experts in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of foot and ankle issues.
We offer:

• Same-week appointments 📅

• Personalised treatment plans tailored to your needs

• Advanced therapies like shockwave treatment

• Custom orthotic fitting for lasting comfort

• Friendly, supportive care from experienced professionals 👩‍⚕️🦶

Serving Standish, Wigan, Chorley, Horwich, Bolton, and nearby areas.

Get back to comfortable, confident movement.
Book your private podiatry appointment with Ready Health today and take the first step toward pain-free living. 🦶✨