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I Seek Your Advice Concerning Developing Numbness In Feet
Question: Hello doctor!
I seek your advice concerning developing numbness in the feet that is not linked to diabetes. This numbness has existed for roughly 9 months, and it is getting worse.
The latest doctor consulted is of the opinion that this numbness arises from long-standing problems involving spinal disk issues.
However, even if this is the source, are we nevertheless dealing with reduced circulation in the lower extremities, and if that is the case shouldn’t steps be taken with the purpose of achieving improved circulation in the feet regardless of the neurological issues?
That is, are there exercises. etc., that might help to improve lower extremity circulation even in the presence of the spinal disc problems?
Thanks in advance for your consideration.
I seek your advice concerning developing numbness in the feet that is not linked to diabetes. This numbness has existed for roughly 9 months, and it is getting worse.
The latest doctor consulted is of the opinion that this numbness arises from long-standing problems involving spinal disk issues.
However, even if this is the source, are we nevertheless dealing with reduced circulation in the lower extremities, and if that is the case shouldn’t steps be taken with the purpose of achieving improved circulation in the feet regardless of the neurological issues?
That is, are there exercises. etc., that might help to improve lower extremity circulation even in the presence of the spinal disc problems?
Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Brief Answer:
Best way is to find and treat the cause. Exercises for this purpose below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your query.
In order to improve numbness and circulation issues in the lower extremities, is necessary to find the cause of these problems and to treat it.
If spinal cord compression is suspected as a possible cause of numbness in the legs then this possibility should be evaluated further by MRI of the spinal cord.
Blood circulation in the legs should be evaluated by examining the legs for the color, pulses, edema, etc.
Doppler ultrasound may help to evaluate correctly any circulation problems.
Low-dose aspirin, compression stockings, and exercises may be useful in circulation improvement.
These exercises include walking, stretching the calves, and exercises in different body positions such as when you are lying (ankle pumping, knee bending, leg lifting) when you sit (heel and toe raise, ankle rotation, belt stretch, foam roll, etc.), when you standing (heel lifts, leg stands, squat, exercise ball, etc. ).
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Best way is to find and treat the cause. Exercises for this purpose below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your query.
In order to improve numbness and circulation issues in the lower extremities, is necessary to find the cause of these problems and to treat it.
If spinal cord compression is suspected as a possible cause of numbness in the legs then this possibility should be evaluated further by MRI of the spinal cord.
Blood circulation in the legs should be evaluated by examining the legs for the color, pulses, edema, etc.
Doppler ultrasound may help to evaluate correctly any circulation problems.
Low-dose aspirin, compression stockings, and exercises may be useful in circulation improvement.
These exercises include walking, stretching the calves, and exercises in different body positions such as when you are lying (ankle pumping, knee bending, leg lifting) when you sit (heel and toe raise, ankle rotation, belt stretch, foam roll, etc.), when you standing (heel lifts, leg stands, squat, exercise ball, etc. ).
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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