I dont remember where I heard it. But I just remember it saying that sleeping with your legs elevated is a good thing and it helps with something. Is it? And what does it help with? B/c I don't wana do it if it won't help with something. Keep in mind that I have poor circulation, so I dont know if that will effect any thing.
2006-07-29 06:22:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Ok. But whats better. If i elevate my feet or my leggs?
2006-07-29 06:31:56 · update #1
It is supposed to help circulation by helping blood from you legs to return to the heart, rather than pooling in the legs.
2006-07-29 06:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Shanan D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-31 04:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 06:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by blomstrand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is, especially if you have poor circulation. When your legs are elevated, gravity keeps the blood from pooling in your ankles or calves, which can cause blood clots. A dr. usually recommends that you sleep with your legs elevated after you have had surgery (and can't walk around for a while), when you are pregnant or if you have circulation problems. This will also help to keep from your feet going numb (going to sleep) if you have to lay down for a long period of time.
All you need to do is raise your legs so that when you are laying down they are above your heart (use 2 or 3 pillows). You should be able to lay down on your back and see your toes without having to raise your head when your legs are elevated properly.
2006-07-29 06:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by lonely_girl3_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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There can be several reasons..... Elevating legs helps with the return of blood to the body. This can relieve or reduse symptoms if there is varicous veins or tired, aching legs or feet, or if there is bleeding in the legs. It also makes more blood available to the rest of the body or head, so is helpful if someone is feeling 'lightheaded'. Elevating the head is more to do with propping up in a semi seated position. This sometimes helps with breathing and heart problems. It can also help reduce reflux symptoms. There are lots of other reasons for both but that covers most of the common ones.
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I heard somewhere that sleeping with your legs elevated is good. is it and what does it help?
I dont remember where I heard it. But I just remember it saying that sleeping with your legs elevated is a good thing and it helps with something. Is it? And what does it help with? B/c I don't wana do it if it won't help with something. Keep in mind that I have poor circulation, so I dont...
2015-08-06 17:17:49 · answer #6 · answered by Krishna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Increases blood flow to the heart. I have a broken foot that's in a cast. Was told to keep it elevated. Will prevent swelling.
2006-07-29 06:26:20 · answer #7 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps prevent varicose veins by helping the blood circulate because varicose veins are caused by abnormally dilated and swelled veins, usually in the legs. Not crossing your legs will also help.
2006-07-29 06:28:06 · answer #8 · answered by behindthemoment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt do it i slept with a pillow under my knees before just because they were aching, i couldnt walk for the next 2 days!!! it was horrible every time i took a step i felt like i was going to tumble over, i wouldnt recommend it,
i mean if you do it for an hour or so i think would be fine but not a whole night.
2006-07-29 06:27:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know it's good for your back. Also, if you sleep on yoru side, placing a pillow between your knees can also help with back pain.
2006-07-29 06:25:50 · answer #10 · answered by ltrainhazmat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋