Why is standing stationary for a long time more painful for your legs than walking for a long time?

Question

Standing stationary for 30 minutes: Leg pain

Walking for 30 minutes: No leg pain

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Answer 1

Static forces on your body continue to exert the pressure where they are. When you move you can change where the forces are.

Think of pushing on a balloon with a baseball. If it sits in one place at constant force the balloon will pop. If it is constantly moving over the surface it can’t stretch it to the breaking point.