Why Seniors’ Legs Feel Heavy After Sitting (It’s Not Aging) | Senior Health Tips

If you’re over 60 and notice heavy legs, ankle swelling, cold feet, or stiffness after sitting, the problem may not be aging at all. It may be how you’re sitting.

In this video, Dr. Alison Grant explains how certain sitting positions quietly interfere with circulation in older adults, even when you feel relaxed and comfortable. These habits are extremely common among seniors and often go unnoticed for years.

You’ll learn:
• Why circulation becomes more sensitive after 60
• How crossing your legs affects veins and blood flow
• Why soft sofas can worsen swelling and heaviness
• The “foot position” mistake that slows circulation
• Simple sitting adjustments that protect leg health
• Early warning signs of circulation trouble in seniors

As we age, veins work harder to move blood back to the heart. Prolonged pressure behind the knees, at the hips, or in the groin area can cause blood to pool in the lower legs. Over time, this contributes to swelling, heaviness, tingling, varicose veins, and balance issues.

Dr. Alison explains these changes in clear, senior-friendly language and shows how small posture changes can dramatically improve blood flow. No exercise programs, equipment, or medications are required. These are gentle, practical adjustments you can use at home starting today.

This video is educational and not intended as medical advice. If you notice sudden swelling, one leg larger than the other, skin discoloration, sores that heal slowly, or sharp calf pain, consult a healthcare professional promptly.

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