Exercises to Improve Circulation and Blood Flow in Your Feet and Legs

Poor circulation and blood flow in the feet and legs can lead to swelling, edema, skin changes and discoloration, skin breakdown, skin ulcers and wounds, and even infections. Foot and leg circulation and blood (and even lymphatic) flow can be improved with simple daily habits and exercises. In this video, I share the best exercises and tips on how to improve circulation and blood flow in the feet and legs.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞s?

00:00 Start
01:00 How does Circulation work?
02:08 Exercises for Circulation
02:15 First exercise
02:58 Second exercise
03:58 Third exercise
05:41 Non-exercise option
08:08 Fourth exercise
09:21 Another non-exercise option

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨

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[dnews]

Its so refreshing when an actual adult makes an informative video. No silliness just good advice. Thank you.

[robertrobinson]

being a long haul trucker i sit for 11 hours a day driving, i then go to the resturant eat then come out & go to bed, well after 20 years of this i found it hard to walk 50 yards without getting leg cramps . i tried a few vitamin s and more water . nothing helped more than the ankle pumps and stretching with a strap . my legs felt much better right away . thanks for the good advise !!!

[deliaalberts]

I love how you explained the journey of the blood at the beginning. I usually just hear: the heart pumps blood but never understood that it needs help getting back up. I get the whole thing now. Big thank you.

[lisamasters]

I just got told by Dr I have low blood flow in my right leg and I was a nervous wreck and Googled and you tubed alot! Thank you for explaining this so well 💓

[samuelgodswill]

The exercise at the beginning was very helpful, I can feel my legs now, no more numbing

[premavathyjayaraman]

Thank you for your kind info and I am very kind of you Dr Kelly.

[devjanichakraborty]

Thanks, Dr.Kelly for your valuable advice on how to improve blood circulation in our legs and feet !

[stellaonyeogo]

Thank you Kelly for explaining the cause nd treatment of circulation of blood to the feet.

[gsadventures]

Kelly, I could listen to to you talk all day. You are so professional and sweet!

[kishanlal]

Thank you Kelly for informative and useful video.

[thinkreveal]

I love the way you explain it- clearly from one point to another

[elizabetho.]

Thanks Kelly. Your videos are down to earth. God bless you.

[Ron]

One of the most informative videos so far, thank you ❤

[cathyt]

Youve been more help in just 3 videos than my Drs have in years. Thank you. Theyve just had me taking lasix and potassium once a day. Im also a heart patient. ❤️🙏 thanks again for your advice

[rickyt]

thank you so much!
i deal with myasthenia gravis due to a tymoma tumor that was removed in 2011. the MG exacerbated after my recent surgery in December of 21 (the tumor metastasized to my lung). i was a very active person and now i’m just trying to keep blood flow moving normally. i also have been trying to recover from a herniated disc since June of 21 (L4-L5 0.04 cm) anyway, i’m happy to have come across your channel. 👍🏾 thank you!

[KindaLikeWater]

Your videos are fantastic. Just found them tonight. You're nice and clear, and accurate. I just got some compression stockings in the mail today, and couldn't get them on. I found your video on putting on compression stockings, and got them on instantly! I'm looking forward to walking more, and I'm doing the ankle pumps at this very moment! Thank you!

[murraysumpter]

Legs up the wall for great circulation x 20 minutes duration. Health benefits are amazing..

[dolores]

Thank you for these exercises. I will do theae excercises daily. Subscribed to your channel ❤️👍

[ramonacaligan]

Thank you for such an informative topic. Walking is a must I will continue this morning routine .

[sandythomas]

I am so grateful I came across your channel, Kelly. The intermittent swelling of my feet recently became more severe and isn't going away after a good night's sleep. Diuretic helps some, but I want to improve circulation as much as possible without rx's. CBC was good except for D3 so maybe that will help the feet. I was a healthy 67 yr old until a month ago. Now I'm stumbling around like a drunk and my feet hurt most of the time. Not how I want to be and scared it will get worse. Now I understand better what is going on and your videos, exercise, and detailed recommendations give me hope I can turn this around. I have always been a shallow breather for some reason. And when I am stressed, I find I hold my breath. I will strive to stay more hydrated. My weight and BP is good, thankfully, but I'm reducing salt and sugar. Ive cut back on sweet tea and ice cream.
You've given me hope and I thank you so much!😊