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peroneal nerve

Why do my feet feel completely numb when I sit cross-legged on the floor for ten minutes?

Why do my feet feel completely numb when I sit cross-legged on the floor for ten minutes?

1. Introduction Feet become completely numb after sitting cross-legged for a short period due to the temporary physical compression of the common fibular nerve, which runs superficially near the outside of the knee. When you cross your legs, the weight of your limbs pinches this vulnerable nerve against the underlying bone and the floor, temporarily … Read more

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