Heel Stress Fracture: Symptoms & Treatment | DPM
A heel stress fracture causes deep aching pain that worsens with activity and doesn’t go away with rest. A podiatrist explains diagnosis, treatment
Heel Pain
Struggling with heel pain? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Michigan offer expert diagnosis and effective treatment options for heel pain relief.
Lump on Side of Foot Near Ankle 2026: Causes | DPM
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: Lump On Side Of The Foot Near Ankle comes up often in our clinics. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. … Read more
Bruised Heel
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: A bruised heel is a contusion of the fat pad that cushions the heel bone, and it is routinely mistaken for plantar fasciitis. The tell is location and … Read more
Bottom of Foot Pain 2026: Causes & Treatment | DPM
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 Pain on the bottom of the foot has 8 main causes — plantar fasciitis, plantar fibroma, neuroma, capsulitis, stress fracture, fat pad atrophy, tendonitis, or nerve entrapment. The … Read more
Dorsal Compression Syndrome: Top of Foot Pain Explained
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 Dorsal compression syndrome — pain on the top of the foot from a midfoot bone spur or osteoarthritis — is often misdiagnosed as tendonitis for months before the real cause … Read more
Why Do My Heels Hurt?
Quick answer: Heels Hurt has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The patterns we see most often are overuse, poorly-fitted 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. ✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, … Read more
Sore Feet In Morning?
Quick answer: Sore Feet Morning has multiple potential causes including mechanical, neurological, vascular, and inflammatory. The patterns we see most often are overuse, poorly-fitted 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. ✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom … Read more
Foot Pain in the Morning: Causes & Relief | DPM
MEDICALLY REVIEWEDUpdated May 6, 2026 Author: Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-qualified podiatric surgeon Clinical Reviewers: Dr. Carl Jay, DPM · Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM, AACFAS Why trust this: Morning foot pain is the most common chief complaint we see at Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell & Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The “first steps from … Read more
Stone Bruise on the Foot: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Quick answer: A stone bruise is a deep, localized pain in the ball or heel of the foot that feels like stepping on a pebble — usually from impact, a hard object, or repetitive pressure. Most resolve with rest, cushioned shoes, and a metatarsal pad over a few weeks; severe or lasting pain should be … Read more
Bruised Heel Bone: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | DPM
Quick answer: Treatment for bruised heel bone treatment follows a stepwise approach: 1) conservative care first (rest, ice, supportive footwear, OTC anti-inflammatories), 2) physical therapy and targeted exercises, 3) in-office treatments (injections, custom orthotics) if conservative fails at 4-6 weeks, 4) surgery for refractory cases. Most patients resolve at step 1 or 2. Call (810) … Read more