Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist treats big toe joint pain with expert care to relieve discomfort and improve foot function.
Quick Answer This page covers the clinical evaluation, evidence-based treatment options, and recovery timeline for flexor hallucis longus tendonitis at Balance Foot & Ankle in Michigan. For same-week appointments at our Howell or Bloomfield Township offices, call (810) 206-1402. Foot or ankle pain that isn’t getting better? A podiatrist can diagnose it in one visit … Read more
Foot or ankle pain that isn’t getting better? A podiatrist can diagnose it in one visit — pick a real appointment time online, 24/7: Howell or Bloomfield Township. Takes about a minute, 24/7. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last … 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: Sprained Big Toe Tendon 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
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what great toe joint arthritis / hallux rigidus means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Treatment for great … 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: Toe arthritis most commonly hits the big-toe joint (a condition called hallux rigidus), so the first step is confirming which joint is involved and how much cartilage is … 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 hallux varus surgery means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Hallux varus surgery is considered when the … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Hammer Toe Deformity | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Hammertoe is the most common lesser toe deformity we treat at Balance Foot & Ankle — and one of the most successfully corrected when addressed at the right … 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
Ready to be seen? Book a real appointment time online, 24/7 — Howell or Bloomfield Township. Takes about a minute, 24/7. You stubbed your big toe hard, and now the swelling, bruising, and pain when you walk are not going away. That is a fractured hallux — and how you treat the next 6 weeks … Read more
A dislocated toe joint needs prompt reduction to avoid permanent stiffness. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains the signs, reduction technique, and recovery