Toe Numbness

[SURVEYOR]

This is crazy I thought I was alone in this. I just got back from a AK Moose hunt and both of my big toes were numb for 2 weeks after packing meat. Also my thumb and finger tips were numb. Probably from the pack weight on my shoulders.

 

[Marble]

I've had issues like this for several years, but mine can be more attributed to neuropathy from chemo.

I can say that when carrying a heavy load, say 70+ pounds, I can get numbness all the way down one leg or another. Adjusting my pack/belt helps.

The first thing I definitely do not do is weighted hiking throughout the year. Cardio, weights, and core exercises take care of that issue.

I wish I had a solution for the OP. Could be swelling/inflammation, which could be a nerve being moved out of its channel, which would cause this issue.

Maybe ice, massage, or both may help?

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[Marbles]

I have had similar, I don't worry about it. When I started running again I had it for several months and it resolved on its own. I had it this year after my goat hunt. I've had it with heavy training in the military. For me I figured a nerve was getting compressed and irritated, I would tell someone to pound sand if the wanted to inject steroids or do surgery, so I saw no point in talking to anyone.

Mine has always just been annoying, not something that interfered with my life. I have had bilateral carpal tunnel release and that was a very good decision as ot was limiting my ability to do things.

 

[waspocrew]

My crispi boots will do this to my big toes - usually left more so than right. Tends to happen if I’m hunting for more than a few days.

I probably should look into a different pair of boots haha.

 

[doc holiday13]

My crispi boots will do this to my big toes - usually left more so than right. Tends to happen if I’m hunting for more than a few days.

I probably should look into a different pair of boots haha.

Yeah this is kinda my thought too. I'm currently dealing with numb toe. I'm gonna buy a pair of Vivo boots to see if that fixes the problem for next time. I've never hunted 9 back country days in a row so i never had this problem with my boots. I'll still wear my boots for my day hunts as I do think they are comfortable but I think the uphill/downhill boot shifts caused this issue.