Why Do My Legs Feel Restless and Heavy Whenever I Sit on an Airplane?
1. Introduction Feeling restless and heavy in the legs during a flight is primarily caused by venous stasis and the physiological effects of prolonged immobility in a low-pressure cabin environment. Gravity and the lack of muscular contraction allow blood and interstitial fluid to pool in the lower extremities, increasing internal tissue pressure and triggering sensory … Read more