BoatBanter.com - View Single Post - Pressure/nerve points?

On 21-Jun-2004, (ReedLB) wrote:

My left leg goes to sleep after about 12 minutes in a boat. I've explored the
possibility of a pressure point on my left hip. I've removed all padding and it
still happens.

If it's going to sleep. it's a circulation problem, not likely a nerve problem.
What you need is more support of your entire rear end. As well, folks find that
if there's support for the back of their thighs, many leg numbness problems are
resolved.

If the seat is kinda flat, try putting some temorary padding on the seat to give
it a shape that matches your backside. You want to spread the load. As well,
add a fat support to the back of your thighs just in front of the seat. Once
you've figured out the right configuration, you can replace the temporary stuff
with permanent.

Mike