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Why does it feel like i have heavy legs after a flight?

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Dr. LUIS IRIZARRY answered

Sitting: Sitting for extended period of time without moving. Muscles get tight . Knees are bend and sitting on butts put pressure on your leg nerve (cause numbness and feeling of heaviness).

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/17/2014

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