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Q: Numbness in the R Ankle and Foot while Riding Horses

asked by: DoctorQuestion on August 3rd, 2006

hi i was wondering if you could give me some information on my problem.....i have been riding horses nearly all my life but stopped for a few years ..but about 2 years ago i got on a horse and my right ankle and foot went numb ..and when i get off it disappears ....do u have any idea what it might be and if i can fix it ...i asked my dr and he didnt seem to fussed to even talk about it ... thankyou

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 4th, 2006

Back Pain Answer A1321

The riding posture in the saddle can create pressure in the sciatic nerve, directly causing numbness in the extremities. When you dismount, the pressure on sciatic nerve is relieved and numbness disappears. You can try changing the horse’s saddle and observe any possible difference in the condition.

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