Why do the front half of your feet hurt like bruises and numb toes?

Plantar Fasciitis: A common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the thick band of tissue (plantar fascia) that connects the heel bone to the toes. It usually causes intense pain in the heel and arch of the foot, especially with the first steps in the morning or after getting up from a sitting position.

Peripheral Neuropathy: This condition refers to damage to the nerves that supply the feet and can lead to numbness, tingling, burning pain, or sensitivity to touch in the feet and toes. It is often caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes, alcoholism, certain autoimmune diseases, or vitamin B12 deficiency.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when the posterior tibial nerve, which runs along the inside of the ankle, becomes compressed or entrapped. It can cause numbness, tingling, and pain in the heel, arch, and sole of the foot, as well as burning sensations in the toes.

Morton's Neuroma: This condition involves a thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to the toes, usually between the third and fourth toes. Symptoms include burning pain, tingling, and numbness in the toes and the ball of the foot.

Metatarsalgia: Metatarsalgia is a condition that causes pain in the ball of the foot, where the long bones (metatarsals) in the foot meet the toe bones. It can be caused by various factors such as high-impact activities, ill-fitting shoes, foot deformities, or stress fractures.