Suffering from metatarsalgia? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides expert care to relieve ball-of-foot pain and get you back on your feet.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle | Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer Morton’s neuroma causes sharp, burning, or electric-shock pain specifically between the 3rd and 4th toes (occasionally 2nd/3rd), often with a sensation of walking on a marble or pebble. Metatarsalgia is broader ball-of-foot … Read more
Tingling on top of the foot is almost always caused by the extensor retinaculum compressing the deep peroneal nerve — the same nerve that skechers-style rocker sole shoes decompress. Michigan podiatrist explains the Tinel’s test location and the three-step lacing modification that resolves the paresthesia.
Quick answer: Metatarsalgia Ball Of Foot 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. 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 … 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
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
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with Hammer Toe Exercises Stretches isn't which treatment to start with — it's which subtype or underlying cause you actually have. Our podiatrists regularly see patients … 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: 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
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 Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402. ✅ Medically … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon, 3,000+ surgeries performed. Updated April 2026 with current clinical evidence. This article reflects real practice experience from Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Howell and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Quick Answer Most foot and ankle problems respond to conservative care — proper footwear, … 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 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