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Can sitting crisscross legs cause pinched nerve i've done that a lot and mostly all day. my leg feels awkward now. it has gone away i'm just wondering?

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Yes Temporarily : Pressure on a nerve can cause a short term nerve palsy that resolves in time

Answered 11/21/2016

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