Why do my legs become numb after sitting for a long time?

It is common to feel numbness in the legs after sitting for a long time. In fact, it is caused by long-term sitting, which affects the blood circulation in the legs. So if this problem occurs, you should use some methods to alleviate it, such as stretching your legs more and moving more.

1. Lunges are good for stretching your calves.

Action: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, take a big step back with your right foot, make sure your right heel is firmly planted, and lean your body forward so that a straight line is formed from the top of your head to your heel. But be careful not to let your left knee go beyond your toes. Stay for more than 30 seconds. Repeat the above steps on the other side for 3 rounds. The buttocks and abdomen should be tightened to keep the center line of the body in a straight line, and the stride should be wide enough, with the distance from the front toe to the back heel equal to the distance between the outstretched arms. Scientists suggest that "correct sitting posture can minimize the burden on the body."

It is best if the chair has a headrest, armrests and backrest. Its height should make the angles between the upper body and thighs, and between the thighs and calves, all 85 to 90 degrees, and both feet should be flat on the ground.

In other words, you should have a pillow for your head, support for your elbows, a back for support, and a foot for your feet so that your body has enough support and reduces the pulling and pressure on your muscles caused by sitting.

2. Squat to strengthen the thigh muscles.

Action: Sit on a chair with your feet open, shoulder-width apart, lift your hips slightly to half-squat, and do the preparatory movement; or sit diagonally backward, but don't sit on the chair, just make your thigh muscles tense, the knee joint angle must not be less than 90 degrees, and then pull your body back to the preparatory movement. Repeat 15 to 20 rounds.

When doing this exercise, you should pay attention to tightening your abdomen and lifting your chest. Keep your knees and toes in the same direction, and your body weight should be evenly distributed on your feet whether you are standing up or squatting.

3. Balancing on one leg can stretch the muscles on the front of your thigh.

Action: Hold the back of the chair with your left hand, grab your right ankle with your right hand, point your right knee toward the floor, push your hips slightly forward, bend your left knee slightly, and stay for more than 30 seconds. Repeat the above movements on the other side for 3 rounds.