Where does numbness and tingling come from?
The sensation of numbness and/or tingling is quite common. It typically indicates nerve involvement. Depending on where the sensation is experienced, these types of sensations can come and go or remain constant. There is cause for concern any time one experiences numbness and/or tingling for any extended period of time. How are the nerves involved? The most simple way nerves cause numbness and/or tingling is through the process pressure or pinching on the nerve. A simple example of this is when one sits in an abnormal position for an extended period of time and the leg “falls asleep”. This “falling asleep” effect is caused from compression on one of the nerves that exits from the lower back. Another way the nerve can cause numbness and/or tingling is from a systemic condition such as diabetes. In this instance, due to several hormonal and chemical interactions, over time nerves lose their function in the extremities. The nerves begin to break down. This can cause numbness and/or tingli
