THE HIDDEN DAMAGE OF SPENDING MANY HOURS SITTING IN YOUR CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

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THE HIDDEN DAMAGE OF SPENDING MANY HOURS SITTING IN YOUR CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Spending many hours sitting may seem harmless, but it causes progressive, silent damage to the circulatory system. Although it does not cause immediate pain, this prolonged posture alters blood flow, overloads veins and affects tissue oxygenation over time.

When you sit for prolonged periods, your leg muscles-especially the calves-stop contracting regularly. These muscles work like a natural pump that pushes blood back to the heart. Without movement, the venous return becomes slow, and the blood begins to stall in the lower extremities.

This stagnation favors swelling legs and feet, heaviness sensation, tingling and fatigue. Over time, constant pressure weakens venous walls and valves that prevent blood from receding, increasing the risk of venous and varicose insufficiency.

In addition, sitting for many hours compresses blood vessels in the pelvis and thighs, making circulation even more difficult. The blood circulates with more effort, which forces the heart to work harder to maintain an adequate flow.

The traffic continues... but inefficiently.

Prolonged sedentary also favors a low-degree inflammatory state. This inflammation affects the health of blood vessels, reduces elasticity, and contributes to the development of long-term hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

In more extreme situations, blood clots can increase the risk of clots, especially in people with other risk factors. Although not common in young people, the risk exists and is often underestimated.

The most dangerous thing is that this damage occurs without clear symptoms at the beginning.

Many people spend years sitting without noticing problems, until circulatory fatigue, persistent bloating or major complications appear.

The good news is that the circulatory system responds quickly to movement. Getting up every

30-60 minutes, walking a few minutes, stretching your legs, moving your ankles and maintaining regular physical activity improves venous return and protects vascular health.

In conclusion, spending many hours sitting damages circulation because it slows venous return, favors blood stagnation and overloads the vascular system.

It's not just about comfort... it's committed circulation.

Because moving is one of the simplest ways to take care of your blood and heart.

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