Condition
Swelling & Poor Circulation
In Review
Your circulation doesn't run on your heart alone. Every time a muscle contracts it squeezes fluid back toward the centre of the body. Stop moving and that pump stops — fluid pools, the tissue gets congested, and healing slows down in exactly the area that needs it most. Gentle motion is the pump, which is why "just rest it completely" is usually the wrong advice.
Also known as
- swelling
- swollen
- poor circulation
- circulation issues
- puffy ankles
- swollen ankle
- swollen leg
- fluid retention
- oedema
- edema
- cold hands and feet
- slow healing