Recover quickly from an ankle sprain with expert care at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in MI. We offer treatments to reduce pain and restore full mobility.
Grade 1 ankle sprains heal in 1–3 weeks; Grade 2 takes 3–8 weeks; Grade 3 complete tears 3–6 months. A podiatric surgeon explains healing timelines, week-by-week protocol, and why 40% develop chronic instability.
Inner ankle pain is most often caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, deltoid ligament sprain, or tarsal tunnel syndrome. A board-certified podiatric surgeon explains each cause and critical warning signs.
Pain on the outside of the foot is most often caused by peroneal tendon injury, a fifth metatarsal fracture, or cuboid syndrome. A board-certified podiatric surgeon explains each cause and treatment.
Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains arch pain — causes, diagnosis, and treatment guide including orthotics, stretching & in-office care. Howell & Bloomfield
Ankle pain when walking has different causes depending on location — outer, inner, front, or back. A podiatric surgeon explains each cause and how to treat it.
Learn how to properly tape an ankle sprain using the closed basketweave technique — the same method used by athletic trainers. A board-certified podiatrist explains stirrups, heel locks, and when taping is not enough.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT Women get foot problems at 4× the rate of men — but the reason isn’t just footwear. Hormonal ligament laxity, anatomical differences in the Q-angle, and a narrower heel-to-forefoot ratio all contribute independently of … Read more
A bump on the side of the foot has 4 possible causes — tailor’s bunion, os vesalianum, Jones fracture callus, or peroneal tendon sheath ganglion — and each requires different treatment. Michigan podiatrist explains the location and firmness test that identifies which structure is enlarged.
Peroneus brevis tendonitis causes pain along the outer ankle that mimics a lateral ankle sprain — but the mechanism is different and the treatment that works for sprains makes peroneal tendinitis worse. Michigan podiatrist explains the peroneal stretch test and the specific fibular groove taping that offloads the tendon.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 In this article: What Is Toenail Fungus · Types · Why OTC Fails · Oral Treatment · Laser Treatment · Prevention · Products · FAQ If you’ve been hiding your feet in socks all summer — … Read more