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Experiecing numbness in the top of left big toe after working out 3 days ago. no back injury during my squat workout. possible cause? recovery time?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

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Squat Squish: The numbness does not necessarily have to originating from the back. Possibly the digital nerve was compressed in the process of squats. Rest an off pressure should allow it to recover.

Answered 11/2/2016

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A member asked:

Experiecing numbness in the top of left big toe after working out 3 days ago. no back injury during my squat workout. possible cause? recovery time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

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