Suffering from Morton neuroma pain? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis and effective treatment plans.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon — Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI. Last updated April 2026. Dr. Tom’s Recommended Products for Ball of Foot Pain 📍 Located in Michigan? Our board-certified podiatrists treat this condition at two convenient locations. Same-day appointments often available. Book Now → … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM | Updated March 2026 Quick Answer Morton’s neuroma treatment starts with conservative approaches: wider shoes, metatarsal pads placed behind (not under) the nerve, custom orthotics, and corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation. If conservative treatment fails after 3-6 months, surgical neurectomy (nerve removal) provides relief in approximately 85% of … Read more
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Morton’s Neuroma Surgery Recovery Time [Best Home Treatment] Morton’s neuroma surgery recovery time can include 2-4 weeks in a dressing and surgical shoe. The recovery time may be longer, learn to make it FASTER! Look: Morton’s neuroma pain can be improved with a few simple treatment changes. We are foot doctors & we see this … Read more
Why Do My Socks Feel Like They are Bunching Up on the Ball of My Foot? If you have ever wondered “why do my socks feel like they are bunching up on the ball of my foot”: The #1) cause is Morton’s Neuroma, but there are MORE! Causes: The most common cause of this occuring … Read more
Get Back on Your Feet Without Pain Understanding Arthritis in the Ball of Your Foot Arthritis in the ball of the foot can cause significant discomfort, making walking and standing difficult. This condition often leads to stiffness, swelling, and sharp pain that worsens with activity. At Balance Foot & Ankle, we specialize in diagnosing and … Read more
Mulder’s Click Test [Morton’s Neuroma Squeeze Test & BEST TREATMENT] A Mulder’s Click Test and Sullivan’s Sign are the TOP 2 ways that help confirm Morton’s Neuroma. Make 100% sure you are treating it properly! https://youtu.be/OmGFFVavU8w Mulder’s Click Test [A Morton neuroma squeeze test] Overview: A Mulder’s Click Test and Sullivan’s Sign are the TOP … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: April 2026 Quick answer: Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint pain—pain at the ball of the foot where the toe meets the metatarsal—is most commonly caused by capsulitis (ligament inflammation), Morton’s neuroma, metatarsalgia from overload, hallux rigidus (1st MTP arthritis), or gout. … Read more