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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS is a double board-certified foot and ankle surgeon (ABFAS and ABPM) and a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. He is the founder of Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell and Bloomfield Township, Michigan, where peripheral neuropathy, diabetic foot risk and loss of protective sensation are part of his weekly clinic. His patient education videos have drawn more than 950,000 subscribers on YouTube. Managing Neuropathy is written by its editorial team under his direction, to put the explanation he gives in the exam room in front of the people who cannot get to one — including when a product is worth buying and when it is not.

Supplements for Neuropathy: What the Evidence Supports

October 16, 2026September 6, 2026 by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Supplements for Neuropathy: What the Evidence Supports — Managing Neuropathy

One vitamin treats a real cause of neuropathy. Another, in the doses sold in nerve-support blends, can cause it.

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Neuropathy Socks: What Helps and Do Compression Socks Help?

October 16, 2026September 6, 2026 by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Neuropathy Socks: What Helps and One Real Warning — Managing Neuropathy

Seamless, non-binding socks help numb feet. Compression helps some people and harms others: what to look for, and when compression socks are unsafe.

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Best Shoes for Neuropathy: 7 Features a Podiatrist Checks

October 16, 2026September 6, 2026 by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Best Shoes for Neuropathy: Podiatrist Criteria — Managing Neuropathy

When you cannot feel your feet, comfort stops being a reliable guide. The structural features that actually protect a numb foot, and how to check them.

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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS is a double board-certified foot and ankle surgeon (ABFAS and ABPM) and a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. He sees neuropathic feet every week in clinic in Michigan.

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