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MetalliMyers
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Date Posted: 8/10/2011 11:05:14 AM Subject: Get rid of pins and needles in your hands (Lifehacker.com)
http://lifehacker.com/5829363/get-rid-of-pins-and-needles-in-your-hands-by-moving-your-head
That tingling feeling when your hand or foot falls asleep (a condition known as paresthesia) sure is aggravating. You can wake your hand up in under a minute, however, just by rocking your head side to side. A tingly hand or arm is often the result of compression in the bundle of nerves in your neck; loosening your neck muscles releases the pressure. I saw this on the show Worst Cast Scenario with Bear Grylls. It was one of the mini tips in between segments. My arm falls asleep frequently when sleeping at night and this does help to get the feeling back quickly.
Paresthesia
Wikipedia said:
In some cases, rocking the head from side to side will painlessly remove the "pins and needles" sensation in less than a minute. A tingly hand or arm is often the result of compression in the bundle of nerves in the neck. Loosening the neck muscles releases the pressure. Compressed nerves lower in the body govern the feet, and standing up and walking around will typically relieve the sensation. An arm that has "fallen asleep" may also be "awoken" more quickly by clenching and unclenching the fist several times; the muscle movement increases blood flow and helps the limb return to normal. However, in some cases, this clenching action simply exacerbates the discomfort. More rapid relief can sometimes be obtained by gently and systematically massaging the affected area of the body.
Post Edited on 8/10/2011 11:08:44 AM
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