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What If You NEVER Lowered Your Arms?
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What If You NEVER Lowered Your Arms?

What Happens If You Never Lower Your Arms?

Consequences of Extended Arm Elevation

  • After 30 days of keeping your arms elevated, blood circulation would be hindered by gravity, leading to feelings of weakness and numbness in the arms.
  • By 6 months, the lack of movement would result in muscle atrophy and joint stiffness due to disuse.
  • Over a period of 2 to 3 years, severe physical damage could occur; ligaments may tighten excessively, joints could lock up, and there is a risk that bones might fuse together.