Balance Foot and Ankle Specialist helps runners prevent and treat foot and ankle injuries for better performance and pain-free running.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy Quick Answer Running Foot Injuries Michigan Runner’s Podiatrist relates to foot pain — typically caused by overuse, footwear, or biomechanics. Most patients improve in 6-12 weeks with conservative care. Same-week appointments in Howell + Bloomfield Twp: … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy Quick Answer Heel Pain at Night Michigan Causes of Nighttime Heel Pain relates to plantar fasciitis — typically caused by tight calves and arch overload. Most patients improve in 6-12 weeks with conservative care. Same-week appointments … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy Quick Answer Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis Michigan Custom Arch Suppor relates to plantar fasciitis — typically caused by tight calves and arch overload. Most patients improve in 6-12 weeks with conservative care. Same-week appointments in Howell … Read more
Runner’s heel pain treatment in Michigan — plantar fasciitis, insertional Achilles tendinopathy, stress fracture, and Baxter’s nerve. Running-specific care at Balance Foot & Ankle.
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · FACFAS · 1,123+ 5★ Reviews Hallux Rigidus Exercises: Podiatrist’s 6-Move Routine (2026) The best hallux rigidus exercises maintain big-toe joint mobility, reduce pain, and may delay surgery. Podiatrist’s 6-move routine: (1) Toe stretches (manual big-toe extension) — 30 sec x 3 reps, 2x daily, (2) Towel scrunches — pick up … Read more
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: April 2026 Quick answer: A black toenail in runners is almost always a subungual hematoma — blood pooling under the nail from repetitive microtrauma when the toe strikes the front of the shoe. It’s painful acutely but rarely serious. … Read more