What's wrong with my feet and legs being numb?

The phenomenon of numbness in the feet and sore legs often occurs in daily life. Most of the time, it is a normal phenomenon, which is directly related to the compression of blood vessels caused by maintaining a fixed posture for a long time. However, if you often experience numbness in your feet and sore legs, you should be careful that it may be caused by disease. In this case, you should have a clear understanding of the main reasons and figure out your condition as soon as possible. So, what causes numbness in feet and sore legs? Let’s take a look below.

Benign lower limb numbness

It will disappear on its own with changes in the patient's mood, diet, weather, and exercise conditions. It will not last for a long time and usually disappear in 2-3 days.

The first reason for leg numbness: benign lower limb numbness

Malignant numbness of lower limbs

The main characteristics of malignant lower limb numbness are persistence and progressiveness. The main symptom is numbness of the lower limbs, which will persist and will not disappear on its own; and as time goes by, the degree of numbness will become more and more severe.

Leg numbness should not be taken lightly. If you have leg numbness symptoms, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis. Be careful that small problems may lead to big mistakes.

What to do if your legs are numb

Change your posture immediately and walk quickly in a small range for a few minutes. If you feel numbness in your left leg, raise your right hand for 10 seconds, then put it down, and repeat 3 times. If your right leg is numb, raise your left hand and the numbness can be relieved. Change your walking posture, such as walking with your eight legs turned inside out, so that different muscles are evenly stressed and the numbness is relieved. Rubbing and applying hot compress to the numb area can also eliminate numbness.

Usually, you should maintain the correct posture whether you are standing or sitting. Do not maintain the same posture for too long. It is best to change it every few minutes. Do more leg exercises such as jogging and swimming. In addition, diseases such as bone hyperplasia, lumbar disc herniation, and lumbar muscle strain can also affect the peripheral nerves and cause numbness in the legs and feet. If you often feel numbness in your legs and feet, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.