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You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what Achilles tendonitis treatment means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office. Quick answer: Treatment for achilles tendonitis treatment follows a … Read more
Peroneal Tendon Disorders: Tendinitis vs. Tendinopathy vs. Tear — What’s the Difference? The terms “peroneal tendonitis” and “peroneal tendinopathy” are often used interchangeably — but they represent different stages of the same condition, with different treatment implications. And both are distinct from a peroneal tendon tear, which may require surgery. Getting the right diagnosis determines … 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 If your toenail is curving inward like a claw — pinching the skin a little more each week — you are days away from a true ingrown nail … Read more
Flexor hallucis longus tendinitis causes pain behind the ankle that clicks with big toe movement — it is almost exclusively a dance and running injury caused by repeated plantarflexion under load. Michigan podiatrist explains the single-leg calf raise finding that grades severity and the activity modification that prevents fibrous adhesion.
Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains Achilles bone spur treatment — Haglund’s deformity, insertional spurs, shockwave therapy and surgical recovery. Howell
Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM explains what can and cannot reverse a bunion without surgery — splints, orthotics and footwear slow progression but only surgery
OTC toenail fungus treatments work only below a specific nail-thickness threshold — most patients discover this after 6-12 months of failed treatment. Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the exact cutoff and which products are worth trying at each stage.
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.
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Arch cramps that strike at night or during activity are caused by intrinsic muscle fatigue, not electrolyte imbalance in most athletes. Michigan podiatrist explains the calf-to-intrinsic strength ratio test, the foot type that predicts cramping susceptibility, and the specific evening stretch sequence that eliminates nocturnal arch cramps within 2 weeks.