Lower Limb Pain
Pain in your feet, ankles and lower legs can make everyday life difficult – from walking the dog to standing at work or enjoying sport. At AA Podiatry in Glasgow, we assess and treat a wide range of lower limb and foot problems, helping you move more comfortably and confidently.
Foot Pain
Whether your pain has come on suddenly after an injury, or has been building up over time, a podiatrist can often identify the cause and provide a clear plan to help.
From this page, you can click through to find out more about:
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Sporting injuries and overuse pain
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Orthotics and insoles
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Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
What do we mean by Lower Limb & Foot Pain?
Discomfort in your feet and ankles can affect anyone – not just athletes. Common issues include:
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Foot and arch pain.
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Heel pain.
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Ankle pain and instability.
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Shin splints and lower leg pain.
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Pain that worsens with walking, standing or sport.
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Many of these issues can develop at any time and often interfere with daily life. At AA Podiatry we offer thorough assessment and treatment for lower limb pain and foot pain at our Shettleston and Clarkston clinics in Glasgow.
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This includes thorough examination of joint, soft tissue and muscle testing to evaluate their function and identify the source of the problem.
Our goal is to identify the underlying issues and provide a clear diagnosis. From there, we recommend the most effective treatment plan, which could include:
✔ Targeted exercises and stretching programmes
✔ Footwear advice
✔ Supportive devices such as insoles or orthotics
✔ Other tailored therapies to help relieve pain and improve mobility.
Sports Injuries & Overuse Pain
If you’re a runner, walker, gym-goer or play regular sport, you’re more likely to develop overuse injuries in the feet and lower legs. Common sports-related problems include:
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Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
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Achilles tendon pain
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Shin splints
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Forefoot pain (ball of foot pain, for example, Morton’s neuroma or Metatarsalgia).
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Ankle sprains and recurring ankle pain
What does a podiatry assessment involve?
At AA Podiatry, we can carry out a comprehensive assessment of your lower limbs and feet to understand the cause of your discomfort.
Orthotics & Insoles for Lower Limb Pain
Orthotics (insoles) are specially designed inserts that fit inside your shoes to support and manage foot problems and improve comfort. Both prefabricated and custom-made insoles can be highly effective in managing pain and aiding treatment for many conditions seen in clinic.
What Orthotics Do:
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Change load and force through your foot
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Reduce pressure, stress and strain on tissues
At AA Podiatry, our podiatrists can assess your needs and prescribe the most suitable orthotics. The goal is to improve comfort and support your recovery. Insoles can also provide everyday comfort by helping to reduce strain and improve overall ease of movement.
Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain we see at our Glasgow clinics. It typically causes:
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Sharp, pulling or aching pain at the heel or arch
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Pain that’s often worse with the first steps in the morning
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Discomfort after rest, or with long periods of activity
Heel pain can also have other causes, so it’s important to get the correct diagnosis rather than self-treating for months.
At AAPodiatry we will carry out an assessment, ask about your lifestyle, activities and footwear. Treatment plans are tailored for your needs, this can include exercise programmes, footwear advice, taping, orthotics and other therapies to help relieve pain and improve mobility.
Why choose AA Podiatry for lower limb and foot pain?
At AA Podiatry we:
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Treat a wide range of lower limb, foot and ankle pain in people of all ages
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Have experience with both everyday and sporting injuries
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Offer clear explanations and practical treatment plans
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Work with you to improve comfort, mobility and confidence
We see patients from across Glasgow and the surrounding areas at our Shettleston and Clarkston clinics, and can also discuss home visits where appropriate.
Book an appointment
If you’re living with ongoing foot, heel, ankle, shin or lower leg pain, don’t ignore it. Early assessment by a podiatrist can often prevent problems becoming more serious – and help you get back to the activities you enjoy.
Contact AA Podiatry today to book a lower limb pain assessment, or to talk to us about which of our treatment options – sports injury care, orthotics and insoles, or plantar fasciitis treatment – is right for you.
AA Podiatry – Shettleston
1306 Shettleston Road, Glasgow, G32 7YS
Tel: 0141 778 4400
Services: Lower limb pain and all chiropody treatments.
Access: Street-level entrance; bus routes on Shettleston Rd
AA Podiatry – Clarkston
150 Busby Road, Clarkston, G76 8BH
Tel: 0141 644 2244
Services: Lower limb pain and all podiatry treatments.
Access: On-street parking; near Clarkston rail station
