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Why is my leg asleep?

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Have you ever had an arm or leg fall asleep and then experience that poking feeling when you moved? This lesson will explore why we experience these feelings. Watch the video by SciShowKids and then complete the lesson.

Additional Resources for you to Explore

This Vox website article explains what happens when you have a leg or an arm fall asleep on you in a little more detail than the video.Sometimes, arm/leg numbness that happens a lot to one person can mean there is something else going on. Read this article to learn what other things an arm/leg "falling asleep" can be.

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