Experiencing discomfort from flat foot? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides expert diagnosis and customized treatments to support your foot.
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
Quick answer: The best podiatrist-recommended women’s shoes pair firm arch support, a structured heel, and a roomy toe box with cushioning — Brooks, HOKA, New Balance, and Vionic lead across walking, work, and dress styles. Match the shoe to your need: stability for flat feet and overpronation, cushioning for heel and ball-of-foot pain. Medically reviewed … Read more
The running shoe mistake podiatrists see most often: buying stability shoes for overpronation when the real problem is tibialis posterior weakness. Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the one gait pattern that determines whether you need motion control, neutral, or a custom orthotic instead.
Most mens sandals fail plantar fasciitis because they have arch height but no shank rigidity — the foot collapses mid-stride no matter the arch profile. Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the 4-feature test that actually predicts whether a sandal will relieve or worsen heel pain.
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: Morton Neuroma Surgery Recovery Time affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. … 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: Foot Surgery Recovery Time 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 … Read more
Quick answer: My Socks Feel Like They Are Bunching Up On The Ball Of My Foot 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 Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402. ✅ Medically … Read more
Sharp pain on top of the foot can be a stress fracture, extensor tendonitis, or nerve entrapment — and each needs a different fix. A podiatrist
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