Metatarsalgia can cause all types of sensations in your foot, ranging from sharp and shooting to aching and burning. Metatarsalgia causes pain and inflammation in the ball of your foot.

When you're dealing with ball of foot pain, each step can cause a sharp, burning sensation behind your toes. And even small tasks, like standing in line at the grocery store, can be too much.

Pain on the bottom of the foot can occur anywhere from the heel to the toes. Wearing poorly fitting or unsupportive shoes or ...