What is a calluse?

A callus or callus as it is also called is hard layers of skin that lack clear delineation. The skin becomes discolored, often white/yellow or brown and thickened. The calluses usually form in different places around the foot. Usually around the heel, pad or toes. Many people may feel irritated by the calluses but they are actually formed to protect the skin. Often calluses do not hurt, but there may be underlying problems that cause the calluses.

What causes calluses?

Improper foot function is the main cause of calluses. A lot of pressure and friction from tight shoes can also lead to calluses. As mentioned earlier, you can get calluses in different places around the foot. For example, if you have had calluses on the inside of the big toe, i.e. the side that is against the other foot, it is because you twist the heel and go wrong over the foot. Clear signs that you twist the heel and go wrong over the foot are that you splash down the pant leg on the opposite side or get gravel in the shoe. Depending on where the calluses are located, there may be different underlying causes.

Treatment for calluses

To treat the calluses, you first need to find out why they occur. Once the cause has been determined, the problem can then be treated. For example, if you have calluses on the little toe, it may be because you stress the little toes too much by walking on the outside of the foot. The fact that you walk on the outside of the foot can in turn be due to the fact that the big toe does not bend normally under load, which means that you unconsciously do not go over the big toe.

So, to treat this, one must first treat the function of the big toe, hallux rigidus. Then you have to practice walking correctly, which in turn will lead to  the calluses under the little toe disappearing. At Pronatos,  we can help you figure out what may have caused the calluses and treat the problem.

What is a bunion?

A bunion is a hardener, often with a hard core. Around the hard core, the skin can become inflamed. So when you press on the area, it hurts a lot. Like common calluses as mentioned before, corns arise from incorrect foot function or when the foot is subjected to a lot of pressure or friction. Corns are sometimes confused with warts due to their round shape and elevation at the core. But there are some clear differences. Corns, for example, arise only one by one and they do not infect as warts do. They even just get on their feet while warts can occur anywhere. Most often, corns arise between the toes in the nail fake or on the foot.

What causes corns?

The cause of corns is similar with calluses. Many times, corns arise from having walked in ill-fitting shoes or walked in heels, which creates great pressure on the front toes. But it can also be due to internal factors such as misalignment in the foot. When you have hallux valgus or hammer toe, corns are common. Often you get problems with a bunion that forms on the top of the toe that curves upwards.

Treatment for corns

Corns can be painful as the skin around it becomes inflamed. Like calluses, it often helps to switch to more spacious shoes that give more space for the foot and reduce friction. You can also go and get medical foot care where you can get professional help with filing the foot and getting rid of the bunion. However, if bunionists have arisen in connection with other foot problems, we recommend that you seek medical care. Otherwise, the problem will be recurrent. At Pronatos,  we treat both hallux valgus and hammer toe. We also help you prevent so that the problems do not come back. Get in touch with us and we can tell you more.

Difference Between Calluses and Corns

Many people often confuse calluses and corns. The main difference between the two is its design. Corns are small circles of thick skin, often with a knot, that go into the skin which can create irritation and pain. Calluses are usually larger flat areas where the skin has become thickened and discolored. Calluses can also lead to discomfort and sometimes pain, especially when it goes down into the lower layers of the skin. Another major difference is that corns are very common in connection with other foot problems such as hallux valgus and hammer toe.

Summary

We hope this text has been informative and helps you gain a better understanding of calluses and corns. If you experience other foot problems associated with corns or calluses, Pronatos can  help you. We use an effective treatment method called Pronatos to correct the feet and restore the normal function of the foot. If you want to know more or book an appointment, you can contact us below.

What does a naprapath do?

A naprapath works to treat and prevent dysfunctions and pain conditions throughout the body. Through, among other things, orthopedic tests, naprapaths examine the body’s muscles and joints to find the cause of the problem that the patient has. Like a chiropractor, a naprapath works primarily with his hands as tools. Common treatments in a naprapath are adjustment of joints and muscles techniques. Creating optimal function in muscles and joints is central to naprapathy.

These are commonly used treatments in a naprapath: Mobilization, joint adjustment, dry needling, rehab exercises and trigger point treatment. With us at Pronatos you will find a revolutionary treatment method for the treatment of Functional Hallux limitus and other foot problems.

What does a chiropractor do?

A chiropractor examines the spine and joints to diagnose the patient’s ailments. It can be anything from injuries to changes in movement patterns. If you have problems such as back pain, shoulder problems or neck pain, you usually seek out a chiropractor. But you can also have pain in other parts of the body that are related to back problems. Many times when you have a lock in the back, you get pain in other parts of the body that become overworked to tense up or move in an incorrect movement pattern.

The treatments of the chiropractor are done with the hands where the chiropractor works to adjust joints to restore mobility in the body. Which in turn leads to muscle relaxation and reduced pain. Chiropractors can also work for preventive purposes as well as with muscle treatments. Muscle treatments are done through, for example, massage or stretches.

Difference Between Naprapath and Chiropractor

There are both differences and similarities between a naprapath and a chiropractor. Both work to help people with problems that cause pain or hinder the mechanics of movement in the body. Both naprapaths and chiropractors work primarily with their hands as tools. Sometimes electro-medicine is also used in the treatment sheep to speed up the healing process.

The main difference between a naprapath and a chiropractor is that a naprapath works more with soft tissues and focuses on the whole body. A chiropractor instead works  with problems related to the spine. Which can lead to pain in different parts of the body that they can also treat but the root cause is a lock or injury in the back.

Naprapaths and chiropractors both have their foundation from education but in most cases they continue to educate themselves which means that they can often help with many different problems. This is very positive as the patient does not have to be moved around among different specialists to get the care they need. It also makes it difficult to say exactly what separates them both as both a naprapath and a chiropractor may have trained in the same subject after their degree. Examples of treatments that both naprapaths and chiropractors usually train in are acupuncture.

What should you choose?

When it comes to choosing the right therapist, it is primarily about what problems you have. Many chiropractors and naprapaths specialize in various fields. So when you look around, it is important that you read the respective website and reviews to see that they can help you with your particular problems. Hearing with acquaintances who they have gone to can also be good to do. If you feel unsure, you can also call the clinic to get a better picture of what treatments are being done and if it would suit your problems. The way the therapist treats can vary greatly, some focus solely on massage while others are solely involved in manipulation. So read up on the clinic before you book your appointment.

Prevent injuries and problems with training and ergonomics

Training and proper ergonomics can help prevent injuries. Many people have very sedentary jobs, which can negatively affect health. Having good posture and taking short breaks is the key to good ergonomics at work. Vary between a sitting and a standing working position. Everyday exercise is also incredibly important for our body to stay healthy.

If you have received exercises from your naprapath or chiropractor, it is important that you continue with them. They will help you strengthen your muscles and prevent the problems from recurring. When you come to us at Pronatos and get treatment, it is important that after your treatment you practice walking correctly. Before when you have had problems in your feet, you have developed a wrong gait and you then have to learn to walk correctly again on your feet. This is done through home exercises that the patient receives.

Summary

So how come both have so many similarities? Yes, it is not really that strange as both forms of treatment work to treat and prevent injuries and disturbances in the movement pattern and restore optimal function in the body. Most often they specialize in various areas of treatment. So when you are going to choose naprapath or chiropractor, we recommend that you read up well on their website so they can help you in the best way.