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arms get numb while walking

darnock
darnock
Posts: 5
Joined: 2009/05/25
United States
2009/09/02, 12:15 AM
i'm very out of shape, and just started walking, during this my arms go kinda numb and tingle, and this really messes with my anxiety

is this normal?
Carivan
Carivan
Posts: 8,542
Joined: 2002/01/20
Canada
2009/09/02, 03:27 PM
Do you keep your shoulders and arms relaxed and free to swing? This is important while walking so the pectoral muscles don't become too tight, decreasing nerve and blood flow to your arms on both sides. I am onlyguessing this is the case. You should ask your doctor.
Also check if you walk a little bit with your shoulders rounded.

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