Experiencing midfoot pain or injury? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides expert diagnosis and personalized treatment options.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPMBoard-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 | 3,000+ surgeries performed Quick Answer Midfoot arthritis is degeneration of the joints in the middle of the foot — most commonly the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joints and the naviculocuneiform joints — causing aching arch pain, stiffness, and a … 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.
Not all Arch Pain Midfoot cases respond to the same treatment. Dr. Biernacki outlines the biomechanical factors that predict recovery.
More Podiatrist-Recommended Foot Health Essentials Watch: Midfoot (Lisfranc) Pain — Treatment & Recovery Dr. Tom explains the Lisfranc joint complex — the most commonly misdiagnosed midfoot injury — and covers treatment from conservative management through surgical reconstruction. Understanding the difference between a sprain and a true Lisfranc injury is critical for long-term midfoot health. ⚠ … Read more
Tarsal coalition: diagnosis and surgical vs. non-surgical treatment | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors Last reviewed May 12, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Related Conditions Plantar Fasciitis Most common foot condition we treat Bunions Progressive deformity — early care prevents … Read more
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You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what Lisfranc injury recovery means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 to book at Howell or Bloomfield Township. Quick answer: Lisfranc Injury Recovery affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. … Read more
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Biernacki covers what research says works best for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms Treatment – including interventions that consistently underperform in practice.
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the key subtype distinction most patients with Lisfranc Injury Guide never hear – the one that determines whether conservative care will work.
Most patients with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Guide get treated the same way regardless of cause. Board-certified podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki breaks down why that is wrong.