Experiencing midfoot pain or injury? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides expert diagnosis and personalized treatment options.
Podiatry appointments in Howell and Bloomfield Township. Dr. Biernacki explains the evidence-based approach to Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Michigan that gets patients back on their feet faster.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy Quick Answer TOP of the FOOT PAIN relates to foot pain — typically caused by overuse, footwear, or … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Top-of-foot pain has 5 main causes — here is how we tell them apart and what to do for each. You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon … Read more
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. To book 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
A navicular fracture is a serious midfoot injury that needs prompt diagnosis — delayed treatment causes long-term complications. A podiatrist explains
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
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
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
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
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