Why would a long trip in a confined seat is not just uncomfortable but it could wreak havoc with your circulatory system?
Sitting in one position for a long time requires the lower muscles to hold our lower body portion (Trunk), neck and both the shoulders. The fixed position for a prolonged time hinders the blood circulation by lowering the blood supply to the muscles. Reduced blood supply ultimately increases the chance of fatigue and makes the muscles prone to any sort of strain and injury.
The low blood flow and decreased heart activity and transport of deoxygenated blood from lower body regions to the heart lead to the collection/pooling of blood in the veins. This results in numb and swollen legs.
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