Experiencing a stress fracture? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis and effective treatment plans to help you heal quickly.
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.
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the key distinction most patients with Shin Splints Vs Stress Fracture miss – the one that determines whether conservative care will work.
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki covers what research says works best for Stress Fractures Foot Diagnosis Treatment – including interventions that consistently underperform in practice.
A medical walking boot (CAM boot) protects foot and ankle injuries during healing. A podiatrist explains the different types, how to walk correctly in one
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with Hammer Toe Exercises Stretches isn't which treatment to start with — it's which subtype or underlying cause you actually have. Our podiatrists regularly see patients … Read more
A stress fracture in the foot causes aching pain that builds gradually with activity. A podiatrist explains the most common sites, how to get an accurate
A navicular fracture is a serious midfoot injury that needs prompt diagnosis — delayed treatment causes long-term complications. A podiatrist explains
A heel stress fracture causes deep aching pain that worsens with activity and doesn’t go away with rest. A podiatrist explains diagnosis, treatment
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
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: Arthritis in the ball of the foot most often affects the joints at the base of the toes, and the first step is confirming it is joint arthritis … Read more