Foot Clinic · Conditions
Corn and Callus Removal in Burlington
Corns and calluses are the skin's response to pressure and friction. We safely reduce them and identify the pressure point so they are less likely to return.
Understanding the condition
About corns & calluses
Calluses are broad areas of thickened skin, while corns are smaller, concentrated cores that press into deeper tissue and can be very painful. Both develop where the foot experiences repeated pressure, often from footwear, foot shape or the way you walk. Chiropodists remove them painlessly with sterile instruments and address the mechanical cause.
Common symptoms
- Hard, thickened patches of skin on the soles or heels
- A small, painful core on a toe or ball of the foot
- Soft corns between the toes
- Burning or sharp pain when walking
- Cracked or fissured heels
Common causes
- Tight or poorly fitting shoes
- Bunions, hammer toes or prominent bones
- Abnormal pressure distribution while walking
- Thin fat padding under the ball of the foot
- Standing for long periods
How we treat it
Our approach at Tread Well
01
Painless reduction
Corns are enucleated and calluses debrided with sterile instruments, usually providing immediate relief.
02
Offloading and padding
Protective padding and footwear changes reduce pressure over the affected area.
03
Orthotics
Where foot mechanics drive recurring callus, custom orthotics redistribute pressure across the foot.
Who treats this condition
Our Registered Chiropodists assess and treat this condition at 3305 Harvester Road. You may book directly with the practitioner of your choice.
Corns & Calluses: common questions
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Book an assessment for corns & calluses
Most new patients prefer to call. Reception can advise which practitioner is best suited to your concern and arrange a suitable time. Online booking is also available if you would prefer to book directly.
3305 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3N2