Sometimes, when I'm playing the drums, my right foot will fall asleep, mainly when I'm playing heal up, fairly loud and after about 15-20 minutes. It never falls asleep doing other activities, like walking or exercising on my spin bike. Anyone have any ideas why?
Thanks.
I'm not a Doctor, but I play one on the internet. LoLoLoLo
When your limbs "go to sleep" and tingle, it means that pressure is being applied and putting the squeeze on nerve pathways and blood vessels, so the nerves can't transmit signals properly, and the blood vessels can't bring oxygen and nutrients to the nerves.
So, it could be that your throne is to high or that your are situated too far back on the throne, which would be a way for blood to get restricted to your feet. Of course, your blood pressure may be the culprit, as well.
kdg
+1 with kdg
I'm not a doctor either but sure sounds like related to blood circulation restriction. Maybe you could get some improvement with a different throne ?
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Good luck
I'm not a Doctor, but I play one on the internet. LoLoLoLoWhen your limbs "go to sleep" and tingle, it means that pressure is being applied and putting the squeeze on nerve pathways and blood vessels, so the nerves can't transmit signals properly, and the blood vessels can't bring oxygen and nutrients to the nerves.So, it could be that your throne is to high or that your are situated too far back on the throne, which would be a way for blood to get restricted to your feet. Of course, your blood pressure may be the culprit, as well.kdg
I took your advice and lowered my seat just a bit and it seemed to work. I played for about an hour with no issues.
Thanks, you da man.
I'm happy that my idea seemed to work! Good Luck.
Kurt
Hey,jr,i have a dw throne on my practice kit ,same problem as yours I use a pork pie throne on my playing kit,same height adjustment,no problem at all,there each contoured differently ,I m guessing that's it.
Too bad I can do that for my toilet seat lol
