Balance Foot and Ankle Specialist provides expert care for arthritis in feet, easing pain and improving mobility for better daily comfort.
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.
A bone spur on the top of the foot — usually from chronic shoe-lacing pressure or osteoarthritis — responds to a combination of lacing technique, padding, and shoe choice. Surgery is rarely needed. You’ve come to the right podiatry team. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — … Read more
Big toe arthritis (hallux rigidus) is the second most common arthritis in the foot, and it makes pushing off when you walk feel like the joint is grinding glass — the right shoe and rocker sole can transform daily life. You’ve come to the right podiatry team. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot … 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: Toe Arthritis affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this … Read more