Plantar Fibroma: What Is That Lump in My Foot Arch?
Patients with Plantar Fibroma often fail conservative care for one overlooked reason. Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the diagnostic step most clinicians skip.
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Struggling with a painful lump in your arch? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides diagnosis and treatment options for plantar fibroma relief.
Best Shoes for Plantar Fibroma: Podiatrist Picks | DPM
Podiatrist recommends shoes for plantar fibroma that minimize pressure on the arch nodule. Find footwear and insole modifications to reduce plantar fibroma
Knot on Bottom of Foot 2026: Causes & Treatment | Podiatrist
Quick answer: Knot Bottom 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 Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon … Read more
Foot Surgery Recovery Time 2026: General Timeline Guide
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: Foot 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. We … Read more
Knot on Bottom of Foot: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
A knot on the bottom of the foot is most often a plantar fibroma — a benign nodule of fibrous tissue. It feels like a marble under the skin and changes shape with shoe pressure. You’ve come to the right podiatry team. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ … Read more
Bottom of Foot Pain 2026: Causes & Treatment | DPM
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
Foot Pain in the Morning: Causes & Relief | DPM
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
Top of Foot Arthritis 2026: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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 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
Foot Fat Pad Atrophy & Augmentation: Treatment Guide 2026
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