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

The muscles in your legs are designed to squeeze the veins when you are walking, this helps pump the blood back up to the heart against gravity. No walking, no muscle assist.

British bobbies were taught to occasionally lift their heels and stand on the balls of the feet for a few seconds to help with this.