Struggling with pain on the top of your foot? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis and treatment to help you walk pain-free
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.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy Quick Answer TOP of the FOOT PAIN relates to foot pain — typically caused by overuse, footwear, or … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Top-of-foot pain has 5 main causes — here is how we tell them apart and what to do for each. You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon … Read more
Sharp pain on top of the foot can be a stress fracture, extensor tendonitis, or nerve entrapment — and each needs a different fix. A podiatrist
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what top of foot pain means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 to … 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
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: Need a podiatrist’s opinion on this? Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to book in Howell or Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Most insurance accepted, including Medicare. How … Read more
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what arthritis foot pain relief means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 to book an appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Arthritis Foot Pain Relief has multiple … 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, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what mid foot arthritis means and what … Read more