Tingling in the Extremities

Tingling sensations in the hands and feet may have temporary or benign causes, but it can signal a more serious condition that requires treatment.

Causes of SensationCommon causes of tingling feelings in the hands and feet are temporary, such as falling asleep on an arm, or crossing the legs for an extended period of time. That sensation is the one called “pins and needles”, and, when the pressure on the nerve is released, that pain will dissipate. There are, however, more serious situations where the extremities may have chronic or recurring itching, numbness, pain, weakness, or even muscle wasting. Nerve damage may be at play, and this can be due to repetitive stress injuries, infections, toxins, diabetes, or traumatic injuries. Read more.

References:1,2 http://www.webmd.com/brain/tingling-in-hands-and-feet

3, 5 http://www.stekelchiropractic.com/2012/how-chiropractors-help-peripheral-neuropathy/

4, 6 http://www.whitechiropractic.info/neuropothy.html