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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: Sprained Big Toe Tendon 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. … 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: A bruised heel is a contusion of the fat pad that cushions the heel bone, and it is routinely mistaken for plantar fasciitis. The tell is location and … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon, 3,000+ surgeries performed. Updated April 2026 with current clinical evidence. This article reflects real practice experience from Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Howell and Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Quick Answer Most foot and ankle problems respond to conservative care — proper footwear, … Read more
Ankle pain has 11 distinct structural causes that present similarly — and most patients get treated for a sprain when the actual driver is peroneal tendon instability or a subtle osteochondral lesion. Michigan podiatrist explains the clinical exam findings that separate each cause.
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
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: 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