Struggling with heel pain? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Michigan offer expert diagnosis and effective treatment options for heel pain relief.
Dr. Tom Biernacki’s top podiatrist-recommended sandals for plantar fasciitis 2026 | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 12, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot … Read more
Same-week podiatry appointments in Howell and Bloomfield Township. Evidence-based approach to Mortons Neuroma Symptoms Treatment that gets patients back on their feet faster.
A targeted cortisone injection can quiet inflammation fast — here is what to expect during and after. You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what cortisone injection for foot pain means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day … Read more
Quick answer: Mls Laser Therapy Foot Pain What To Expect has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The most common causes we identify are overuse, ill-fitting 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. ▶ … 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. Achilles still sore, even in supportive sandals? … Read more
Quick answer: Bump Bottom My Foot comes up often in our clinics. 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 reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April … Read more
Quick answer: Knot Bottom Of My Foot comes up often in our clinics. 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 reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: … Read more
Quick answer: The best men’s orthotic slippers have a contoured footbed, firm arch support, and a supportive sole — Orthofeet, Vionic, and OOFOS lead — so your feet stay supported at home, which matters for plantar fasciitis and flat feet. Skip flat, unstructured slippers; look for a removable insole if you wear custom orthotics. Medically … 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.
A knot on the bottom of the foot is most often a plantar fibroma — a benign nodule of fibrous tissue. It feels like a marble under the skin and changes shape with shoe pressure. You’ve come to the right podiatry team. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ … Read more