5. Circulatory problems
Blood transport all the chemicals and substances that the rest of our tissues need to work properly. Circulatory problems, such as the obstruction of blood vessels or the decrease in blood flow will have negative consequences in all tissue in the area affected by the deficient irrigation. Physical factors such as pressure and position can affect how much blood flows to our muscles, but also, some circulatory problems may restrain the flow to our legs and feet.
For example, there is a condition called arteriosclerosis of the extremities, which is linked to an excess in cholesterol and affects legs and arms, narrowing the blood vessels. Other circulatory problems include aneurisms and thrombosis. When the cells of our leg muscles don’t get as much blood as they need, they send a pain signal up our nerves that reaches our brain and lets us know that there is something wrong that requires attention.