Did you ever get up from a seated position and say “Whoa!” as you realized that all or part of your foot is numb? When you stood, you didn’t realize that your foot wasn’t square to the ground and you roll it….
You can’t imagine how frequently I hear this story. You would be surprised how many times this situation results in a 5th Metatarsal Fracture or even an Ankle Sprain. Now you’re facing weeks of recovery and sometimes even surgical treatment to stabilize the injury.
So take my advice….after a prolonged period of sitting (like watching SuperBowl LI), just a moment or two of making a circle with your foot/ankle or ankle pumps may let you know that your ankle and foot are ready for action…
DSL, MD
