Long Periods of Sitting
Sitting for hours at a time can reduce movement of blood through the legs.
If you work at a desk or spend long periods seated, try to:
- Stand up regularly
- Walk for a few minutes
- Flex and extend your ankles
- Move your legs
- Take short activity breaks
Even small amounts of movement throughout the day are better than remaining still for long periods.
3. Stretch — But Don’t Treat It as a Cure
Stretching can help maintain flexibility and temporarily increase blood flow to the muscles being
