Numbness in the lower leg can be caused by chronic compartment syndrome. The compartmental pressure in the lower leg increases with exercise. The pressure can impede on the main nerve in the lower leg (the peroneal nerve) and cause numbness in the lower leg. Other symptoms include pain, swelling in the lower leg, and warmth in the lower leg. If the numbness does not resolve, medical attention is needed. (This answer provided for NATA by the Eastern University Athletic Training Education Program)
Numbness in the lower leg can be caused by chronic compartment
syndrome. The compartmental pressure in the lower leg increases
with exercise. The pressure can impede on the main nerve in the
lower leg (the peroneal nerve) and cause numbness...
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association answered:Numbness in the lower leg can be caused by chronic compartment syndrome. The compartmental pressure in the lower leg increases with exercise. The pressure can impede on the main nerve in the lower leg (the peroneal nerve) and cause numbness in the lower leg. Other symptoms include pain, swelling in the lower leg, and warmth in the lower leg. If the numbness does not resolve, medical attention is needed. (This answer provided for NATA by the Eastern University Athletic Training Education Program)Numbness in the lower leg can be caused by chronic compartment syndrome. The compartmental pressure in the lower leg increases with exercise. The pressure can impede on the main nerve in the lower leg (the peroneal nerve) and cause numbness... More
