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Is having numb heels caused from standing too long?
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Could be: Standing too long may be putting pressure on the nerve to the foot creating a numb feeling.
Answered 8/25/2017
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Well normally: You should be able to stand for a long period of time, the problem is your standing for a long period of time is causing a nerve compression somewhere. Under normal circumstances this should not happen.
Answered 12/25/2012
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