Achilles tendonitis and Metatarsalgia treatment in Ballymena

Get In Step Podiatry, Ballymena is here to help when heel and forefoot pain start to limit your everyday routine. With Achilles tendonitis and metatarsalgia, small biomechanical changes can place extra load through the lower limb, leading to persistent pain during walking, running, and even standing. Led by HCPC registered chiropodist Dr. Elaine Hoey, our approach focuses on finding the root cause through specialist gait and postural analysis, then delivering an individual care plan that supports comfortable movement.

Our clinical philosophy is grounded in precision chiropody, gait and postural analysis, and orthotics for lower limb and foot pain. Elaine Hoey uses detailed assessment to understand how your foot is functioning. Then we tailor treatment to reduce strain on the Achilles tendon and address pressure over the metatarsal heads. For many patients, this means improved alignment, better shock absorption, and a gradual return to pain-free walking.

What you can expect from your appointment:

• Comprehensive foot assessment and gait analysis to identify the movement pattern driving your pain
• Discussion of your symptoms, footwear, activity levels and any sporting concerns
• Tailored orthotics and/or supportive insoles to improve biomechanics and redistribute pressure
• Advice on self-care, including load management and practical guidance for flare-ups
• Follow-up planning to review progress and adjust your treatment as needed

If you experience sharp pain under the forefoot, burning or aching around the metatarsal area, or stiffness and tenderness along the Achilles, don’t put up with it. Early specialist assessment can make a real difference to recovery and long-term comfort.

To get started book a consultation with Elaine at Get In Step Podiatry and take the first step back to walking comfortably.