Experiencing pain in your 2nd metatarsal? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis and treatment to relieve discomfort and mobility.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with Hammer Toe Exercises Stretches isn't which treatment to start with — it's which subtype or underlying cause you actually have. Our podiatrists regularly see patients … Read more
A stress fracture in the foot causes aching pain that builds gradually with activity. A podiatrist explains the most common sites, how to get an accurate
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Arthritis in the ball of the foot most often affects the joints at the base of the toes, and the first step is confirming it is joint arthritis … Read more
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what arthritis in foot joints means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 to book an appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Arthritis In Foot Joint comes up … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Treatment for second metatarsal overload syndrome treatment follows a stepwise approach: 1) conservative care first (rest, ice, supportive footwear, OTC anti-inflammatories), 2) physical therapy and targeted exercises, 3) … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Pre-dislocation syndrome of the second toe is an early-stage plantar plate tear — the stabilizing ligament under the second metatarsophalangeal joint begins to fail, causing the toe to drift upward and toward the great toe. … Read more
A swollen, painful toe can mean gout, infection, fracture, or ingrown nail — each needs a different fix. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM walks through all 8 causes
A dislocated toe joint needs prompt reduction to avoid permanent stiffness. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains the signs, reduction technique, and recovery
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pain | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Quick answer: Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pain has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The patterns we see most often are overuse, poorly-fitted shoes, and biomechanical imbalance. … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Clawtoedeformities | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Quick answer: Claw toe is best addressed by first confirming the diagnosis and whether the toe is still flexible or has turned rigid — flexible claw toes often respond to … Read more