Foot Focus Podiatry
2026-08-16T18:08:24.837Z
I attended this clinic around 10 months ago because I was experiencing terrible pain in three of my toes. The pain can be so severe that it literally stops me in my tracks until it eventually passes.I was seen by a foot specialist who carried out various tests, including having me walk across a mat so he could assess my foot. I was told that the problem was simply wear and tear and that there was nothing that could really be done other than insoles and exercises.I took his advice and tried to get on with it, but after two months there was absolutely no improvement and the pain was still as bad as ever. I had asked during my original consultation if an MRI or X-ray would be worthwhile, but I was told it wasn’t necessary because it was just wear and tear.Eventually, I was unable to cope with the pain any longer and went to my GP, who examined me and immediately referred me for an MRI.The MRI has now shown that I actually have torn ligaments in my toes.I’m extremely disappointed that this wasn’t investigated further when I originally attended the clinic. I trusted the specialist’s opinion and spent months putting up with severe pain, believing there was nothing that could be done, when in fact there was an underlying injury that an MRI has now identified.I understand that not every diagnosis is straightforward, but when a patient is experiencing severe ongoing pain, I believe further investigation should be considered rather than simply being told it’s wear and tear.I’m sharing my experience because I feel it’s important that people advocate for themselves if they know something isn’t right. If the pain continues, don’t be afraid to seek a second opinion.
I attended this clinic around 10 months ago because I was experiencing terrible pain in three of my toes. The pain can be so severe that it literally ... More