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What should i do when my foot falls asleep whild driving?
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Pull over!: A nerve is being compressed. Stop driving, get out and straighten your hip and leg. Move your ankle up and down, flex your knee, walk around, and get the nerve "unpinched.".
Answered 2/6/2019
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Reposition it.: Pressure on the nerves is usually the cause of your foot falling asleep. Move your foot around gently, flexing at the knee and ankle. This should help in a minute or two.
Answered 10/17/2019
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