__The fusiform gyrus is also in the frontal lobe, and also plays an interesting role in language processing in the brain. This area helps you recognize words and classify things within other categories. Damage to this part of the brain can cause difficulty in recognizing words on the page.
Damage to the nerves in the leg and foot are another common cause of numb feet. Damage to the peripheral nervous system is known as peripheral neuropathy and affects how signals are transmitted from the nerves to the central nervous system, commonly causing foot numbness.
Heel spurs: You may not know you have heel spurs, but they often cause pain on the bottom of your foot with walking and are commonly associated with plantar fasciitis. Arch Problems. Flat feet and feet with abnormally high arches can lead to painful changes in aging feet as the cushioning fat pads disappear.