You feel a weird tingling sensation. It’s like your legs and toes have gone to sleep.
A visit to your doctor reveals some interesting information. You appear to be suffering from poor circulation.
He orders a series of tests to determine the root of the cause and explains that poor circulation can be an indicator of many things.
Poor circulation can signal underlying factors including peripheral artery disease (PAD), blood clots, varicose veins, diabetes, obesity and Raynaud’s Disease.
But what causes this tingling sensation?
In truth, the body’s circulatory system is like a post office -- delivering mail in the form of blood, oxygen and nutrients. Circulatory issues begin when blood flow to various areas of the body decreases. This most commonly happens in the legs and arms.
According to Healthline, symptoms of poor circulation can include tingling, numbness, throbbing or stinging pain in the limbs, and muscle cramps.
These symptoms warrant a visit to the doctor. In the meantime, try these six things to increase circulation today.
1. Try not to sit too long.
There's a reason people are encouraged to move around on airplanes. Long periods of sitting can lead to blood clots, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).