Bump or Lump on the Side of Foot: Causes & Treatment

Bump or Lump on the Side of Foot: Causes & Treatment

A bump on the side of the foot has 4 possible causes — tailor’s bunion, os vesalianum, Jones fracture callus, or peroneal tendon sheath ganglion — and each requires different treatment. Michigan podiatrist explains the location and firmness test that identifies which structure is enlarged.

Tingling on Top of Foot: Causes & Treatment

Tingling on top of foot causes treatment - Balance Foot & Ankle Howell MI

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.

Foot Nerve Pain: Types, Causes, and Treatment Options

Peripheral Neuropathy Home Remedies [Leg & Foot Nerve Pain Treatment] | Balance Foot & Ankle

Quick answer: Foot Nerve 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. Dr. Tom’s Top Foot Health Supplements … Read more

Nerve Pain in the Foot: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options

Peripheral Neuropathy Home Remedies [Leg & Foot Nerve Pain Treatment] | Balance Foot & Ankle

Quick answer: Nerve Pain Foot 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

Toe Numbness & Foot Numbness: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment (2026)

Toe Numbness & Foot Numbness | Balance Foot & Ankle

Quick answer: Toe Foot Numbness 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 Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last … Read more

Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.

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