If your arms and legs are numb - a basic rule, do not shake them!

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Numbness, stillness, "dead arm", numbness of the feet… no matter how we call the feeling we all know. The feet, hands, arms, and legs are the parts of the body that often 'die', especially when we sleep. But why is this happening to us?

That strange feeling is, in fact, a completely normal reaction of the body, experts say. It is about the nerves signaling that you have to change the uncomfortable position.

Pressure exposes the nerves to stress. If you are healthy, numbness should not worry you. On the contrary, it is a sign that your vital functions are in perfect order, say neurologists.

Stiffness also plays a preventive role, as it reminds you to return to a comfortable position.
If the nerve did not send that signal, permanent damage could occur.

If you feel numb, simply "wake up" your arm or leg to a more comfortable position. You do not need to shake them, returning to normal will be enough.

If the nerve temporarily loses its sensation, do not worry. The sensation in the arm or leg returns very quickly, usually within minutes. However, if it does not return after a few hours, seek medical help. You should also see a doctor if there is no obvious cause for the numbness or "death" of the limbs, neurologists recommend.

 

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