BBC Radio 2 DJ Vernon Kay has spoken out a couple of well being problem that has been affecting him for years as he informed his listeners in regards to the remedy he has just lately found

BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay revealed to his viewers how he found a treatment for an obscure well being situation that seemingly impacts virtually one in 10 people.

The 51 12 months outdated was presenting his common morning BBC radio programme when he disclosed how he has bought a brand new set of insoles for his footwear to sort out a difficulty that has been affecting him for years.

Talking on the programme on Wednesday (September 17) he opened up about how the situation presents itself.

He stated: “I’ve obtained Morton’s neuroma in my left foot, and it is a nerve problem. So I am unable to really feel three or 4 of my toes.”

Detailing how he has managed to fight the agonising well being problem, he added: “So what I did was, I purchased some correct insoles,” studies the Manchester Night Information.

“I really did some analysis. I purchased elevated, arched insoles (and) the ache has disappeared, the ache has vanished. It isn’t cured it, however the ache does not come as usually because it has completed previously, I am nicely glad.”

He then cheekily added: “Examine your insoles if you happen to’re going raving and misbehaving.”

The NHS characterises the situation as: “Morton’s neuroma is the place there is a thickening of tissue round a nerve in your foot that is been irritated or broken. The signs can usually be eased with therapies you’ll be able to strive your self.”

While Vernon experimented along with his personal answer for the excruciating situation, the NHS have additionally outlined a sequence of other approaches to assist try and alleviate the discomfort. These embrace: “Relaxation and lift your foot when you’ll be able to, take ibuprofen or paracetamol, attempt to shed some pounds if you happen to’re obese and keep away from or cut back affect actions corresponding to working and leaping.”

It comes after Vernon revealed how the loss of life of boxing legend Ricky Hatton “hit” him laborious. Ricky died on the age of 46, sparking an outpouring of grief.

Vernon stated: “Yeah, I have never talked about that, the passing of Ricky Hatton this morning, as a result of it is a robust one for many individuals.

“And from my private expertise of assembly him, in private and entertaining environments, at events and social gatherings and stuff, Ricky was at all times, at all times, the one who had a dialog with you, however he knew you, he knew what you had been as much as.

“After I noticed the information, it hit me as a result of he was such a stunning bloke and all of the tributes that I’ve learn all simply say precisely the identical factor.”

Vernon’s broadcasting profession has flourished in recent times following his appointment to switch radio icon Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning programme in 2023.

His tv breakthrough got here when he started presenting T4 in 2000, later occurring to host All Star Household Fortunes from 2006 to 2015.

The presenter is scheduled to return to ITV’s M&S Gown the Nation alongside co-host AJ Odudu, with Unfastened Girls panellist Frankie Bridge showing as a visitor choose this weekend.

The earlier sequence featured superstar appearances from stars together with Mel B, Vogue Williams and Alex Scott. MandS: Gown the Nation is about to broadcast on ITV at 6.55 pm this night (Sunday, 21 September).