Three steps out of bed feel like broken glass? After 50,000+ patient visits and 3,000+ foot surgeries, a board-certified podiatrist names the only 20 shoes that actually end plantar fasciitis in 2026 — and the 4 popular brands quietly making it worse. HOKA, Brooks, ASICS, Skechers Arch Fit ranked.
Horizontal ridges on toenails are not cosmetic — they are a permanent record of an event your body went through 2 to 6 months ago. A podiatrist explains 4 distinct patterns that look identical but require completely different treatment.
Are Skechers good for your feet? After testing every major Skechers line, a board-certified Michigan podiatrist names the 4 models worth buying — all from the Arch Fit family — and the memory-foam lines he sees causing plantar fasciitis flare-ups every week. The answer depends on one design feature most buyers never check.
Keratin granulations are caused by nail polish adhesives lifting superficial nail cells — not a fungal infection. Antifungal treatment makes them worse. Michigan podiatrist explains the two-week protocol that restores normal nail surface appearance without medication.
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 severe toenail fungus treatment means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day … Read more
Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains what actually works for toenail fungus — laser, oral terbinafine, OTC options and why most treatments fail. Howell
Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM picks the best shoes for Achilles tendonitis — heel drop height, cushioning and stiffness features ranked to reduce tendon load.
Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains Achilles tendonitis treatment — eccentric heel drops, heel lifts, Doctor Hoy’s gel and when surgery is needed. Howell
Vicks VapoRub is one of the most-searched home remedies for toenail fungus. A podiatrist who treats thousands of fungal nail cases each year explains what the clinical evidence actually shows — and which patients it helps vs. harms.
A sharp, shooting pain in your little toe can be from a nerve, fracture, corn, or tailor’s bunion. Michigan podiatrists explain each cause and how to get