Pins and Needles

“Pins and Needles”is caused by too much pressure apply on a nerve temporarily. Some of the common causes is when a person sit on one position for a period of time and when intend to switch position “Pins and Needles”occurs. Also occurs in arms, hands, feet and/or other parts of the body.

Although “Pins and Needles”is not desirable to feel, it is not a serious condition, usually the normal feeling of the affected part will return within a couple of minutes. When the feeling of numbness and tingling continue, chances are you might have a pinched nerve.

Symptoms of “Pins and Needles”

• Numbness
• Weakness
• Pricking
• Burning
• Itching
• Tingling sensation
• Slight pain in the muscle or nerve

Causes of “Pins and Needles”

• Inactivity
• Sitting in bad position
• Traumatic nerve damage
• Nerve entrapment
• Nerve compression
• Stroke
• Migraine
• Alcoholism
• Multiple sclerosis
• Dehydration
• Reduced blood supply to the affected areas

Home Remedies / Natural Treatment for “Pins and Needles”

Simple repositioning of the affected limbs or part of the body will lead to normal feeling of the “Pins and Needles” affected part.

Avoiding being inactive for a longer period time
Avoid repetitive action of the certain body part for a longer period of time

Other Suggestion for “Pins and Needles”

When this feeling occurs in alarming rate, it is advisable to see a doctor for general health concern.