Experiencing pain or issues with your big toe? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis and treatment to relieve discomfort.
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 If your toenail is curving inward like a claw — pinching the skin a little more each week — you are days away from a true ingrown nail … Read more
Big Toe Knuckle Pain: 7 Causes at the 1st MTP Joint With Different Treatments The 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint — the “big toe knuckle” — is one of the most frequently injured and inflamed joints in the body. It bears 40-60% of body weight during the push-off phase of walking and up to 300% of … Read more
Quick Answer This page covers the clinical evaluation, evidence-based treatment options, and recovery timeline for big toe pain: causes & treatment at Balance Foot & Ankle in Michigan. For same-week appointments at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills offices, call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & … Read more
Quick answer: Big Toe Fusion affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last … 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 A broken toe needs evaluation by a podiatrist or orthopedic foot doctor for proper buddy taping, weight-bearing modification, and rule-out of associated injuries. Most heal in 4-6 weeks … Read more
Quick answer: Minimally Invasive Hammer Toe affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · … Read more
Sesamoiditis — that sharp pain right under the ball of your big toe — usually heals with 4-6 weeks of the right combination of metatarsal pads, immobilization, and stiff-soled shoes. You’ve come to the right podiatry team. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what … 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 You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what best sprained big toe treatment means … 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 stiff big toe joint pain 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 stiff big toe … 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 Metatarsalgia: Evidence-Based Stretches, Massage Techniques, and Metatarsal Pad Protocol Metatarsalgia — pain in the ball of the foot under the metatarsal heads — responds well to a specific … Read more