74% Potential Improvement of Circulation and Blood Flow In Legs and Feet

According to the study that found foam rolling can improve blood flow by almost 74% was conducted by Hotfiel et al. in 2017.
In this video, we’re going to talk about how to improve blood circulation in your legs. Poor circulation can cause many problems such as numbness, tingling, muscle cramps, cold feet, and slow-healing wounds. Here are some tips that can help you improve your leg circulation.
Here are some exercises that can help improve blood circulation in your legs:
1. Marching in place: Marching in place is a great way to get your blood flowing. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and lift one knee up toward your chest. Lower it back down and repeat with the other leg. Continue alternating legs for 10-15 minutes.
2. Ankle pumps: Lying on your back with your feet straight ahead, flex your foot to move your toes up 10 times. You can do this one foot at a time or both together. Repeat the ankle pumping at least once an hour.
3. Knee bends: Lying on your back with your feet straight ahead, move one knee up toward your chest and back down. Repeat 10 times. Repeat using your other leg. Repeat the knee bends at least once an hour.
4. Leg lifts: Lying on your back with your legs straight ahead, bend one knee while keeping your foot flat. Keeping the other leg straight and “locked,” lift it up until your knees are at the same level. Bring the leg down slowly, in a controlled movement. Repeat 10 times. Repeat with your other leg.
5. Ankle rotation: Seated with both feet on the floor, lift one foot up slightly. Rotate the ankle clockwise 10 times and then counterclockwise 10 times. Repeat with the other foot.
6. Foam roller exercises: Foam roller exercises can help improve blood circulation in your legs by massaging and stretching the muscles in your legs. Place a foam roller under one leg and roll it up and down from your ankle to your knee for 30 seconds to 1 minute. This is in reference to: The foam rolling protocol consisted of 3 sets of 45-seconds each of foam rolling the lateral thigh (IT band) Repeat with the other leg.
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Here's the link to the study: journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Ab... .
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  • @Hannah-vs9pq
    @Hannah-vs9pq8 ай бұрын

    i was a victim of bacteria infected mosquitoes in Florida and it caused a life threatening infection. It triggered a storm in my body that tried to cause SEPSIS. I am trained in healing and recognized what was happening and took the steps necessary to reverse it. My Brother is helping, he is a PHYSICIAN they are all about HEALING. He approves your videos and says you make the grade as a Healer. Keep up the good work, it will come back to you in life ❤

  • @myrawoodman
    @myrawoodman8 ай бұрын

    Thank you doctor for showing me these exercises I have swelling in my feet ankles and legs. You are a blessing to everyone.

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you too. Get well soon

  • @nadinetucker3804

    @nadinetucker3804

    6 ай бұрын

    Fllow

  • @user-cl7fb6hj7s

    @user-cl7fb6hj7s

    6 ай бұрын

    Nice one thanks

  • @HealthyPractices007
    @HealthyPractices0077 ай бұрын

    Senior citizens just recovered patients old people etc can do this even in car train and flight these exercises are very useful thank you very much for presentation of a wonderful episode.

  • @anthonyfoster840
    @anthonyfoster8407 ай бұрын

    Thank you for releasing this video.

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    7 ай бұрын

    You are very welcome

  • @MargaretBoucher-xf3sr
    @MargaretBoucher-xf3sr7 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Just what I needed. Blessings Dr.

  • @saurabhnerkar3098
    @saurabhnerkar30987 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for guiding it amazingly helps a lot to me 👍🏻

  • @evaventura5404
    @evaventura54048 ай бұрын

    Thank you so for this info to help blood circulation of the leg . More power to you

  • @christinekapinos722
    @christinekapinos7228 ай бұрын

    Take magnesium 400 units a day for leg cramps . I'm 73 years young.since I started taking magnesium, I never wake up with leg cramps.

  • @wengloonyee255

    @wengloonyee255

    8 ай бұрын

    I also find it very useful taking magnesium. Muscle pain n weakness which began due to lack of exercise during Covid lockdown have now disappeared. I’m 72 years old now

  • @maxinerapley-antonio3559

    @maxinerapley-antonio3559

    8 ай бұрын

    Not able to do this until I get home from work

  • @singleandlooking8026

    @singleandlooking8026

    7 ай бұрын

    Christine could you please tell me what kind of magnesium you are taking, there are all kinds of magnesium on the market, thank you. James

  • @sesamebay

    @sesamebay

    7 ай бұрын

    I take Lysinate Glycinate high absorption magnesium and the effect is obvious.

  • @robinharris5192

    @robinharris5192

    7 ай бұрын

    Flow

  • @DonaldG-qq4ol
    @DonaldG-qq4ol6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing tips, very helpful!

  • @alyssastropicalfruittrees5754
    @alyssastropicalfruittrees57547 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your great tips 😊

  • @krishnav7518
    @krishnav75189 ай бұрын

    Much needed. Thank you very much Nathan.

  • @marciabolton9765

    @marciabolton9765

    7 ай бұрын

    Flow

  • @noncedoleve2506

    @noncedoleve2506

    5 ай бұрын

    Flow

  • @sirishagullapalli8245
    @sirishagullapalli82457 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot these exercise’s really helped my leg cramps

  • @user-jt6lt8yg8x

    @user-jt6lt8yg8x

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks doctor.

  • @TheMerrigal
    @TheMerrigal7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the information and video...very helpful👍

  • @veroniathomas1708
    @veroniathomas17087 ай бұрын

    Thank you I need this exercise desperately thank you

  • @bhalchandrawakchaure377
    @bhalchandrawakchaure3778 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I like demonstrating each activity.🙏

  • @janysakurdeep2559
    @janysakurdeep25598 ай бұрын

    Thank you Doctor I will try those exercises keep up the selfless service God help you.

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    you are welcome. just doing my little part

  • @sherillgill9103
    @sherillgill91035 ай бұрын

    Thank you doctor, I have a circulation problem, night cramps and knee problems/swelling. The video is very useful. I will do the exercises. Thank you!

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    5 ай бұрын

    Awww. You are so welcome

  • @amanohar5
    @amanohar58 ай бұрын

    I will see how best I can do these exercises as I have calf muscle pain. Thank you for sharing.

  • @unafearon8578
    @unafearon85786 ай бұрын

    I am doing it glad you came to help

  • @nkstrokerecoveryjourney
    @nkstrokerecoveryjourney9 ай бұрын

    very informative, hanks for share your amazing video.

  • @shathanikgakanyane961
    @shathanikgakanyane9617 ай бұрын

    thank you doc that was a good exercise specially for elders I have also swelling legs thighs and back ache cramps at night but this will help me❤❤

  • @surendv

    @surendv

    6 ай бұрын

    Flow

  • @m.nasirjawaidkhanazeemi8034
    @m.nasirjawaidkhanazeemi80344 ай бұрын

    Dear BRO, u r giving very good exercises for leg cramps. I appreciate all your teachings, making video for this pain remedy. God bless u and show u always good straight path for peace and happy life. Thank you very much...

  • @MosesAlonzo-qo2my
    @MosesAlonzo-qo2my8 ай бұрын

    Dj justice u a genius man real talk educate us brother. U a great teacher easy excersizes I wish u the best in your career

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for those encouraging words. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @MosesAlonzo-qo2my

    @MosesAlonzo-qo2my

    8 ай бұрын

    @@SKILLSANDWELLNESS dj just us u wellcome u had a great teacher mentore wow that tv show expressive gotta show my new moves two my daughter God sun thanks have bless knight peace king

  • @toegtisafakier2816
    @toegtisafakier28166 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I need it badly❤

  • @sophiaoko-oza2909
    @sophiaoko-oza29097 ай бұрын

    Thanx. Keep helping & saving people. Sophia in Nigeria

  • @pamelangcobo3728
    @pamelangcobo37285 ай бұрын

    Thank you Nathan, very useful exercise worth doing daily.

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    5 ай бұрын

    You are welcome pamela

  • @viveenbrown8896

    @viveenbrown8896

    5 ай бұрын

    Fĺòfe

  • @markkeats6302
    @markkeats63025 ай бұрын

    Thank you Nathan! Very helpful video. Has helped me with leg cramps while sleeping & playing softball.

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    5 ай бұрын

    Thats awesoooome. Enjoy your games and share this please

  • @HAIDER_BOSSS
    @HAIDER_BOSSS5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing this.

  • @susan8742
    @susan87428 ай бұрын

    Thanks for exercises. You asked us to type FLow.

  • @teresabouwer3727
    @teresabouwer37278 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing that will try to do so now

  • @Miriamrosend
    @Miriamrosend8 ай бұрын

    Thank U very much Nathan Wish I could- do all, my knee dies not bend. Ur expertise is most appreciated🙏😏🙏

  • @paulinebarnes5593
    @paulinebarnes55935 ай бұрын

    Flow. Thank you for these exercise 😊

  • @rosannaburgess714
    @rosannaburgess7146 ай бұрын

    Good morning from North Carolina, thank you so much🎉❤😊

  • @VeletaSpence
    @VeletaSpence6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this information I am suffering from poor circulation God bless you

  • @michallindenbaum3157
    @michallindenbaum31578 ай бұрын

    Exactly what I need.Thank you.

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    you are so welcome

  • @bhaskarchintha9324
    @bhaskarchintha93248 ай бұрын

    Very much useful video ❤

  • @loviewestmoreland8939
    @loviewestmoreland8939Ай бұрын

    I enjoyed your video, thanks!

  • @shukeecheang6278
    @shukeecheang62788 ай бұрын

    Very good exercise for blood flow. Thank you. Blessing 😊

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    You are welcome. Keep is updated how much shrinkage is on your legs

  • @user-sg4xm1mv8y

    @user-sg4xm1mv8y

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the exercise ❤🎉😂

  • @user-cr5xk2om5r

    @user-cr5xk2om5r

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for this exercise

  • @lynettejameson4880
    @lynettejameson48807 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much . Pray it works week for me . ❤

  • @mdivya3384

    @mdivya3384

    8 күн бұрын

    Did it work ?

  • @seetalakshmi3674
    @seetalakshmi36745 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much excellent please keep srnding

  • @benjcam623
    @benjcam6238 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing, its help👍

  • @user-tp4tl6iw6d
    @user-tp4tl6iw6d7 ай бұрын

    I've just started and I like it so I'll send my comments later

  • @steffers178
    @steffers1787 ай бұрын

    Flow! 😁 I am late, but doing...just seen ya in my feeds..thank you! 🎉

  • @user-ff2bs3ht3v
    @user-ff2bs3ht3v5 ай бұрын

    Thanks man. These helps me on my gout flare attack

  • @julieatkins2946
    @julieatkins29468 ай бұрын

    ❤thank you! Enjoyed the video!!!

  • @PhoenixFreedom-nu1ql
    @PhoenixFreedom-nu1ql7 ай бұрын

    thank you sir great information and great exercises

  • @noelynravello5781
    @noelynravello57813 ай бұрын

    I will surely try those exercise

  • @user-sq7pb4su3n
    @user-sq7pb4su3n7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing I needed it

  • @beckbeenice5820
    @beckbeenice58207 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, I will definitely try them. Because there is so much heat under my feet and am diabetic

  • @ralphgomez7808
    @ralphgomez78084 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your tips🙏

  • @Icylyn-ln1bd
    @Icylyn-ln1bdАй бұрын

    Thank youfor these exercise .

  • @shashiprabhakar3259
    @shashiprabhakar32595 ай бұрын

    Much needed. Thanks a lot. God bless you

  • @susanmoeng2427
    @susanmoeng24273 ай бұрын

    Thanks much. I appreciate it coz am experiencing neuropathy and I believe it will help

  • @antonetjoana1927
    @antonetjoana19276 ай бұрын

    Thankyou very much Doctor I am able to get rid of my ailments with the help of your exercises

  • @olivehenry2898
    @olivehenry28988 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video. God bless you.

  • @lindaguida4074
    @lindaguida40747 ай бұрын

    Keep moving!

  • @jkbbotswana5003
    @jkbbotswana50038 ай бұрын

    This is one of my serious concerns: I will have to try this, thanks!

  • @maggyfernandez9125
    @maggyfernandez91254 ай бұрын

    This was very helpful thanks

  • @marymoorer164
    @marymoorer1649 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the help

  • @nosisandudula5718
    @nosisandudula57188 ай бұрын

    Love the exercises thank you

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    thank you too.

  • @gracemnkande5310

    @gracemnkande5310

    8 ай бұрын

    Flow

  • @user-ug1sy4fx1y
    @user-ug1sy4fx1y8 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot,,I really do need that exercises,,

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    You are cery welcome

  • @jessdrake2422
    @jessdrake24224 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video

  • @louannseeram2547
    @louannseeram25475 ай бұрын

    Flow great to see this, easy to follow and so😊

  • @marionecia3800
    @marionecia38008 ай бұрын

    Thank u so much. I'll start doing it now❤

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    for sure... wooop wooop

  • @ladyambassador6759
    @ladyambassador67595 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @fazlulhaque1848
    @fazlulhaque18488 ай бұрын

    Very useful exercises for old weaker persons, thanks.

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    Definitely. And remind them to elevate the legs while taking an hour nap after lunch

  • @patriciamorgan8992
    @patriciamorgan89927 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much Gods Continued Blessings

  • @yashodaamin7595
    @yashodaamin75958 ай бұрын

    Good excercise 👍

  • @sharonlondon5628
    @sharonlondon56288 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this info. Much appreciated

  • @margareteversley7850
    @margareteversley78505 ай бұрын

    Great exercises

  • @josephcombie3495
    @josephcombie34957 ай бұрын

    thanks very much doctor, very practical

  • @DhanwanthiPunchdeva-xx3ms
    @DhanwanthiPunchdeva-xx3ms7 ай бұрын

    Thank you will do the exercises have cold feet , numbness and cramps.🙏

  • @sallymudin8075
    @sallymudin80754 ай бұрын

    Thank you. That what I need

  • @jamesmonteiro8103
    @jamesmonteiro81037 ай бұрын

    Flow, thank you so much

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    7 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome. 🙏🏼🤙🏽

  • @kimyoung3484
    @kimyoung34848 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Sir ❤️👍

  • @monicahurley2224
    @monicahurley22248 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much Nathan for your information which is very useful ❤

  • @michaelstroud5114
    @michaelstroud51148 ай бұрын

    Excellent.

  • @eurlarichards4521
    @eurlarichards45217 ай бұрын

    Thank you I'll try it.

  • @lindjordan-qp4iq
    @lindjordan-qp4iq6 ай бұрын

    Flow . Thank you l really did this help me with my blood flow.

  • @marissabriscoe28
    @marissabriscoe288 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much 😊

  • @noraclark6059
    @noraclark60598 ай бұрын

    Will help this winter

  • @regentapeck4444
    @regentapeck44448 ай бұрын

    Looks good I'll try them.

  • @chandrasinghful
    @chandrasinghful8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this info I pray that help me

  • @mariehaverty8209
    @mariehaverty82098 ай бұрын

    Love this thank you. ❤

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    you are welcome.. ♥

  • @celinebaptista1155
    @celinebaptista11557 ай бұрын

    o I will surely try i needed these thanks

  • @evaventura5404
    @evaventura54044 ай бұрын

    Thank you do much for this info

  • @rosemuchina4986
    @rosemuchina49868 ай бұрын

    Woo This is Amazing Am gona Start Excerse from Nowo I Ve Swollen Legs Very Heavy Thku Mr Instructor May Our Good GOD Bless U

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    8 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome. And God bless us all

  • @rosemariedavis9709
    @rosemariedavis97097 ай бұрын

    Have all the problems mention, ill try these exercises

  • @bienvenuemacda1387
    @bienvenuemacda13878 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for good exam

  • @nancynwafor2013
    @nancynwafor20134 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.its help for me a lot.God bless us all

  • @amanyahaubrae2564
    @amanyahaubrae25643 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏾 ❤

  • @mogbadunolababatunde2985
    @mogbadunolababatunde29856 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this Excerseres

  • @mariaswinson879
    @mariaswinson8797 ай бұрын

    Oh, doctor thank you so much I can't do any of the exercises I saw before but yours are really easy for me with my condition. Success!!!

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    7 ай бұрын

    Awwww. Im so glad that it helps

  • @AffectionateBanyanTree-ms1cx

    @AffectionateBanyanTree-ms1cx

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS❤ 6:14 6:16

  • @annahmadi8688
    @annahmadi86888 ай бұрын

    Thank you doctor this is helpful

  • @lilettelemince7147
    @lilettelemince71477 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @krishnachagarlamudi9919
    @krishnachagarlamudi99197 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your good video sir

  • @lanma3746
    @lanma37465 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your videos, that is very useful 👍 😀 😊 🙂

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    5 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @madirapodile1582
    @madirapodile15826 ай бұрын

    Swollen ankles and cramping. Am going to do them will come back to you🙏🙏🙏

  • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    @SKILLSANDWELLNESS

    6 ай бұрын

    For sure. And olease update us

  • @livingstylein
    @livingstylein8 ай бұрын

    Thanks explained very clear

  • @SPEEDFF-OFFICIAL
    @SPEEDFF-OFFICIAL6 ай бұрын

    Good work thank you