I think this is a normal thing that happends to everyone but why does it happen?

Question

If you are sitting up high off the ground (like before I was just sitting on a fence) and then jump off you get these sharp pains through your feet and ankles for a few secs after?

Answer 1

becuz the nerves in ur feet arent ready to hit the ground...

Answer 2

It's just from everything contracting together. All the nerves and spaces between cartilage and bone get compressed a little since it's a good amount of force. But then they release once the pressure is gone and you're good as new.

Answer 3

You are landing on a solid surface, and all is coming to an abrupt halt.

Just like a car crash into a parked car.

Everything is loose, then cram-packed into a smaller space!

Yes, this happens to everyone, that's why Nike made Nike Airs!

Answer 4

I think it is because your feet have nerve endings in them and when you jump down it triggers that pain.

Answer 5

the energy from the force of the impact travels up your legs. a similar thing happens when you punch something really hard, i saw a slow mo video of a boxer training on a punching bag, a wave of energy was visibly running up the muscle and skin to his shoulder, it's really cool.