Struggling with Achilles tendon pain? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides advanced diagnosis and personalized treatment to help you heal.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle | Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer The best shoes for Achilles tendinitis have a heel-to-toe drop of 8–12mm (reduces Achilles stretch with each step), a firm heel counter (reduces heel movement and shear), and a cushioned midsole that … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPMBoard-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 | 3,000+ surgeries performed Quick Answer The best shoes for seniors and older adults prioritize four non-negotiable features: a wide, deep toe box that accommodates age-related foot changes and doesn’t compress toes; a firm midsole that doesn’t compress … 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 Achilles tendonitis treatment means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office. Quick answer: Treatment for achilles tendonitis treatment follows a … 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: Need a podiatrist’s opinion on this? Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 for same-week appointments in Howell or Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Most insurance accepted, including Medicare. … Read more
Quick answer: The best sandals for Achilles tendonitis have a slight heel (a small heel-to-toe drop), firm arch support, and a cushioned, shock-absorbing footbed that takes strain off the tendon — OOFOS, Vionic, and Hoka recovery sandals lead here. Avoid completely flat sandals, which overstretch a sore Achilles. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, … Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Pain on the bottom of the foot has 8 main causes — plantar fasciitis, plantar fibroma, neuroma, capsulitis, stress fracture, fat pad atrophy, tendonitis, or nerve entrapment. The … Read more
Quick answer: Sore Feet Morning has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The patterns we see most often are overuse, poorly-fitted shoes, and biomechanical imbalance. Red flags requiring urgent evaluation: warmth/redness (infection), inability to bear weight (fracture), and unilateral swelling without injury (DVT). Call (810) 206-1402. ✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom … Read more
Quick answer: Treatment for ankle tendonitis treatment follows a stepwise approach: 1) conservative care first (rest, ice, supportive footwear, OTC anti-inflammatories), 2) physical therapy and targeted exercises, 3) in-office treatments (injections, custom orthotics) if conservative fails at 4-6 weeks, 4) surgery for refractory cases. Most patients resolve at step 1 or 2. Call (810) 206-1402. … 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 heel of foot means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Hills. Quick answer: Arthritis In Heel Of Foot affects roughly 1 in … 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: Pain Outside Ankle has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The patterns we see most often are overuse, poorly-fitted shoes, and biomechanical imbalance. Red flags … Read more