Routine Foot Care/ Nail Cutting / Seniors Nail Cutting
Routine foot care helps when nails or hard skin are difficult to manage safely. Reduced flexibility, poor vision, thick nails and medical conditions can all make everyday foot care more challenging. You do not need to wait until your feet hurt.
What you may notice
- Nails that are difficult to reach or cut
- Hard skin or recurring pressure spots
- Discomfort in shoes or uncertainty about safe care
How we assess it
We review your health, medications, skin and nails, then check any areas of concern. Circulation and sensation help determine the safest approach and how often you may need care.
Treatment and next steps
An appointment may include nail trimming, smoothing thick nails and reducing hard skin where appropriate. We discuss practical home care, suitable footwear and signs to watch for between visits. The schedule is individual rather than the same for everyone. This is clinical foot care, with attention to the health of the skin and nails.
When to seek care
Tell us about diabetes, poor circulation, reduced feeling or blood-thinning medication. A new wound, drainage or spreading redness needs prompt assessment rather than waiting for a routine visit.
When nail cutting becomes difficult
Difficulty reaching your feet, reduced vision or thick nails can make home care challenging. Tell us what has become difficult and whether there is pain, bleeding, reduced feeling or a new wound. Routine care should still start with understanding your health and the condition of your feet.
Is this the same as a cosmetic pedicure?
A chiropody appointment is a clinical assessment and care visit. The focus is the health of the skin and nails, your risk factors and an appropriate plan—not cosmetic polish or spa services.
How often should I return?
That depends on your nails, skin and health needs. Ask your clinician for a follow-up plan. If a painful area returns quickly, discuss the cause rather than assuming it only needs more frequent trimming.
Read about diabetic foot care and pressure-related corns and calluses.
Foot care in Hamilton & Stoney Creek
Navraj (Nav) Sekhon and Elias Mohamed, chiropodists at Locke Minor Foot Surgery & Orthotics, can assess your concern and explain the next step. No referral is needed to book.