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Can I Walk After Ingrown Toenail Surgery?
Dr Dannielle Slager (Podiatrist) - Sep 6, 2026One of the most common questions people ask before having ingrown toenail surgery is: "Will I be able to walk afterwards?" The short answer is yes, you can walk after ingrown toenail surgery, but we advise to take it easy...
Is Ingrown Toenail Surgery Painful? What to Really Expect
Dr Dannielle Slager (Podiatrist) - Aug 31, 2026If you have an ingrown toenail, it’s natural to worry about what might come next. If you’re thinking about surgery but are putting it off because you’re worried about the pain, then keep reading... Our podiatrists have...
Podiatrist vs. GP for Foot Pain: Who Should You See First?
Dr Jackson Tisdell (Podiatrist) - Aug 17, 2026If you’ve woken up with a sore heel again, or your toe has been throbbing all week, you might be wondering… do I book a GP appointment, or go straight to a podiatrist? In most cases, going to a podiatrist first is the...
Why Does My Heel Hurt When I First Wake Up?
Dr Jackson Tisdell (Podiatrist) - Aug 12, 2026I hear some version of this almost every day: "I'm fine once I get going, but those first few steps out of bed are brutal." Sometimes it's a tradie who's been on his feet all day and swears the pain hits hardest the...
How Much Does a Podiatrist Cost in Melton? (2026 Pricing Guide)
If you're dealing with a foot or ankle issue and you think you may need to see a podiatrist, one of the first questions you will have is "what will this actually cost me?" At Spring Podiatry, we believe in full transparency with the pricing of our clinical services....