numbness in toe on stationary bike

bhessjerz
bhessjerz Posts: 14
edited September 30 in Introduce Yourself
just wondering y my left foot goes numb afta 30 minutes on a stationary bike? any thoughts?

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  • NaomiLyn15
    NaomiLyn15 Posts: 388 Member
    I have the same problems with my toes on the elliptical. At about the 30 min mark, they get tingly and numb on both feet. Does anyone know why?
  • Rikki444
    Rikki444 Posts: 326 Member
    I have a theory.... one of your nerves is being compressed in/around your spine. I would see a chiropractor or massage therapist.
  • jdoggie
    jdoggie Posts: 42
    Trim your toenails, sounds weird , but sometimes if they are too long it puts pressure on your runner. Can't hurt to try, that happens when I run sometimes, and that was advice someone gave me:) good luck.
  • justyourtypicalgirl
    justyourtypicalgirl Posts: 136 Member
    I have the same issue. I've found that if I focus on a balanced pedal...meaning that I'm pulling the pedal as much as I'm pushing it...I don't have that issue.
  • teamnevergoingback
    teamnevergoingback Posts: 368 Member
    Same thing with my left foot on the elliptical by 15 minutes! I thought I was alone!

    I see one theory, anyone else??????
  • tawnya1981
    tawnya1981 Posts: 9
    The same thing happens to me (with both feet) on the elliptical. I have no idea why though...
  • LittleMissAlx
    LittleMissAlx Posts: 291 Member
    Shoes tied too tight?
  • pricetm83
    pricetm83 Posts: 49
    It's a relief to see that this happens to other people too :) I often break up my 45 minutes on the bike or elliptical into 25 and 20 minute sessions so that I can shake my legs and feet out. It does help.
  • ilikejam33
    ilikejam33 Posts: 252 Member
    ive had the same thing for years, its the eliptical and the bike for me my doctor told me its normal becasue one foot is slightl larger than the otehr so you wont notice a diference in how your shoes feel but after a while of your foot hitting the same spot it will casue a little tingle or numbness. It is anoying though so when it happens i stop and switch up what i am doing, get down and do some sit ups, squats, lunges for about 10 min then get back on if i want to.
  • livi_cowgirl
    livi_cowgirl Posts: 198 Member
    I get that on the bike too. I'm assuming it's because of the pressure of pushing on the pedal. I usually take a 1 min break every so often to get the circulation going again. I like that idea of alternating between pushing and pulling the pedals though, might give that a go. Cheers. x
  • Erykah3584
    Erykah3584 Posts: 324 Member
    It was happening to me on the elliptical with my right foot. Then I noticed that the shoe on that foot was too loose. So when I was moving, my foot was rubbing back and forth in my shoe. See my left foot is seriously about half a shoe size bigger than my right. (weird I know) So the shoe on my right foot was a little too big. So I wear thicker socks and make sure that my shoe is tied really tight and it works. No more tingling numbing feeling anymore.
  • angelacasey736
    angelacasey736 Posts: 249 Member
    Both of mine do this when I use the treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, or just walking. Good to know i am not the only one! The wierdest thing is that it actually didnt start to happen until i lost the first 20lbs or so.... I have tried different shoes but that didnt make a difference...very curious to see the responses.
  • ChristyP0303
    ChristyP0303 Posts: 212 Member
    Both of mine do this when I use the treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, or just walking. Good to know i am not the only one! The wierdest thing is that it actually didnt start to happen until i lost the first 20lbs or so.... I have tried different shoes but that didnt make a difference...very curious to see the responses.

    I do the same thing! Doesn't matter which one I'm doing. Also wasn't an issue in the beginning but now that I'm increasing the intensity, it's awful! I feel like I can't give 100% which is irritating.
  • doughnutwretch
    doughnutwretch Posts: 498 Member
    Could be a few reasons:

    1. Your shoes aren't the right size for your feet or are laced too tightlly
    2. Your spine may be out of alignment
    3. You may have improper form and need to focus on using your whole foot rather than just your toes

    If none of these resolve your issues, I would advice you to speak to a podiatrist.
  • ansonrinesmith
    ansonrinesmith Posts: 741 Member
    My guess is shoes. Most people think that wearing a name brand assumes a good shoe.
    This is not correct. Not even for good shoes like New Balance.
    You have to wear the RIGHT shoe. If you have a NB store near you, go get fitted.
    Even if you don't buy NB shoes, you will know what is the right shoe for you.
    It's free and your feet will thank you
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    I used to have that problem years ago when I used a NordicTrak (remember those)? I was scared because it began with my big toe but progressed up my entire leg over time, and I have a history of MS in my family.

    Went to a neurologist and turned out it was Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (like carpal tunnel, only in the foot), a repetitive stress injury. I quit NordicTrak and it went away.

    good luck.

    blessings.
  • bhessjerz
    bhessjerz Posts: 14
    thanks for the advice
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