After “doing some research” online, BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay has shared how he has been able to treat a painful health condition.
Vernon Kay, a host of BBC Radio 2, revealed to the audience how he discovered a treatment for a less well-known medical condition that affects almost one in ten people.
The 51-year-old broadcaster revealed that he had purchased a new pair of shoe insoles to address a long-standing health issue. He had been presenting his regular morning program.
He explained how the problem presents itself on Wednesday’s show (September 17), saying, “I have Morton’s neuroma in my left foot, and it’s a nerve issue. So three or four of my toes are not able to feel.”
He went on to explain how he managed to ease the agonizing condition, saying, “So what I did was, I bought some proper insoles. I actually conducted some research. The pain has vanished since I purchased the elevated-arched insoles. Although it hasn’t completely cured it, the pain doesn’t return as frequently as it did in the past. I’m content, I’m good.
Then he cleverly added, “Check your insoles if you’re going raving and misbehaving.”
The NHS characterises the ailment as: “Morton’s neuroma is where there’s a thickening of tissue around a nerve in your foot that’s been irritated or damaged. The symptoms can often be eased with treatments you can try yourself.”
The NHS has also provided a number of additional suggestions to help ease the discomfort, including: “Rest and raise your foot whenever you can, take ibuprofen or paracetamol, try to lose weight if you’re overweight, and avoid or reduce impact activities like running and jumping.”
It comes after Vernon revealed that the death of Manchester boxing legend Ricky Hatton “hit” him hard.
Ricky’s passing, at the age of 46, caused a ferocious outpouring of grief. “Yes, I haven’t mentioned the passing of Ricky Hatton this morning because it’s a difficult one for many people,” Vernon said.
And from my personal encounter with him, Ricky was always, always, the one who had a conversation with you, he knew what you were up to. In both personal and professional settings, at parties and social gatherings, and other places.
“It struck me when I saw the news because he was such a lovely bloke,” according to the tributes I’ve read all contained the same words.
Vernon’s career has flourished in recent years after taking over from broadcasting legend Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning programme in 2023.
His breakthrough came when he started hosting All Star Family Fortunes from 2006 to 2000.
He’s due to return to ITV’s M&S Dress the Nation alongside co-presenter AJ Odudu, while Loose Women favourite Frankie Bridge will appear as a guest judge this weekend.
Source: Mirror
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