Suffering from plantar fasciitis? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis and advanced treatment to relieve heel pain.
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
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
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
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
Toe cramps that wake you at night often point to nerve compression, dehydration, or circulation issues. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains the causes
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what arthritis in heel of foot means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Township. Quick answer: True arthritis in the heel is uncommon, so the … 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: Top Of The Foot Arthritis comes up often in our clinics. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Bone Growth Top Of Foot | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Bone growth on the top of the foot — a dorsal exostosis — usually comes from chronic shoe pressure or arthritis. The lacing pattern and shoe … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Foot Fat Pad Atrophy Augmentation | Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan Quick answer: Thinning of the foot’s protective fat pad is best handled by first confirming that’s the source of your ball-of-foot or heel pain, then offloading … Read more