Why do your legs go numb?

Summary

• Have you ever sat in the same position for a long time and suddenly felt a tingling or “pins and needles” sensation in your leg?
• Sitting with your legs crossed keeping your legs hanging for a long time, staying in one position for too long or wearing tight shoes that put pressure on your feet can sometimes cause numbness or tingling.
• When you stay in one position for a long time, pressure can build up on certain nerves.

AI Generated Summary

Have you ever sat in the same position for a long time and suddenly felt a tingling or “pins and needles” sensation in your leg?

This is usually temporary and goes away after you change your position and move around.

Sitting with your legs crossed keeping your legs hanging for a long time, staying in one position for too long or wearing tight shoes that put pressure on your feet can sometimes cause numbness or tingling.