When your limbs go numb

The StarMarch 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM1 min read

In most cases, this is only a temporary problem, but certain signs might mean a more serious issue.

It's a sensation of tingling, burning, prickling or numbness, most often in your arms, hands, legs or feet. Usually, it happens after you’ve held a position too long – say, sitting cross-legged – that puts pressure on a nerve or limits blood flow. Th... [4979 chars]