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 — when to see a foot doctor means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 to book an appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office.
Quick answer: Foot Doctor Top Foot comes up often in our clinics. 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 Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026
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The symptoms of top of the foot pain and most on with the specific causes. The most common causes include:- Numbness, burning, and tingling for a nerve injury or nerve bruising to the top of the foot.
- If you have a traumatic injury, this may be a Lisfranc sprain or Lisfranc spur fracture.
- It is possible to develop the top of the foot spur. This can cause aching, burning, and tingling.
- It is possible to bruise the top of the foot against her shoe. This can be from tight shoelaces or tight shoes.
- If your big toe joint has pain, this may be hallux rigidus or big toe joint arthritis.
Expert Podiatric Care in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle
Michigan patients with foot or ankle concerns — whether they involve acute injuries, chronic pain patterns, structural deformities, nail problems, or diabetic complications — can access expert fellowship-trained podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle. We serve Livingston County patients from our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River and Oakland County patients from our Bloomfield Township office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208. New patient appointments are available; we accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare, and most Medicare Advantage plans. In-office digital X-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound are available at both locations for same-visit diagnostic imaging. Michigan patients ready for expert foot care can call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402.
Forefoot Pain, Sesamoiditis, and Ball-of-Foot Conditions in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle
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Michigan patients with forefoot pain — pain in the ball of the foot, under specific metatarsal heads, or at the 1st MTP joint (big toe joint) — benefit from a podiatric evaluation that establishes the specific diagnosis rather than treating generalized metatarsalgia. Sesamoiditis (inflammation of the sesamoid bones beneath the 1st MTP) requires sesamoid-offloading orthotics and, for severe cases, steroid injection or surgical excision. Metatarsalgia from 2nd-4th metatarsal overload responds to metatarsal pad placement and custom orthotics addressing the mechanical overload pattern. Morton’s neuroma causes burning and numbness into the 3rd and 4th toes and responds to steroid injection and surgical decompression when conservative care fails. Plantar plate injuries at the lesser MTP joints require MRI confirmation and specific orthotic modifications. At Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan patients with forefoot pain receive a thorough diagnosis with weight-bearing X-rays and ultrasound, and targeted treatment based on the confirmed diagnosis. Call (810) 206-1402 for an appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office.
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Clinical References
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Howell, MI 48843
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When to See a Podiatrist
If foot or ankle pain has been bothering you for more than a few weeks, home care alone may not be enough. Balance Foot & Ankle offers online booking 24/7 at our Howell and Bloomfield Township clinics — no referral needed in most cases. Bring your current shoes and a short list of symptoms and we’ll build you a treatment plan in one visit.
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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.