Experiencing pain or issues at the bottom of the foot? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides expert care and tailored treatment plans.
Quick answer: A pea-sized lump under the toe is most often a callus or corn over a pressure point, a plantar wart, or a small cyst, and sometimes a fibroma or bursa. Most are harmless and respond to padding and roomier shoes; a lump that is painful, growing, or changing should be checked by a … Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Metatarsalgia: Evidence-Based Stretches, Massage Techniques, and Metatarsal Pad Protocol Metatarsalgia — pain in the ball of the foot under the metatarsal heads — responds well to a specific … Read more
Painful feet have dozens of causes — and finding the right one determines the right treatment. A podiatrist walks through the most common causes
Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Quick answer: Posterior Tibial Tendonitis 2 affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when … Read more
Quick answer: Tired Aching Feet 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 regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last … Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle | Howell & Bloomfield Township, MILast reviewed: May 6, 2026 | 3,000+ … Read more
Quick answer: Baxters Nerve Entrapment 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 regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance 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: Plantar Fasciitis Socks 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 … Read more
Can you wear minimalist shoes with plantar fasciitis? A podiatrist explains when they help, when they hurt, and the transition protocol to avoid making
A knot on the bottom of the foot is most often a plantar fibroma — a benign nodule of fibrous tissue. It feels like a marble under the skin and changes shape with shoe pressure. You’ve come to the right podiatry team. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ … Read more