itching legs back

jolly · Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 195

My father started running and after he had ran few hundred meters his legs and back started itching. I also must mention he started with physical activity after being un-active for many years?
Could this legs and back itching could be because of that?

she · Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 141

I am almost 100% sure this is because his body is not used to physical activity.
Cardio exercises increase blood flow, which contributes to itching, if body is not used to increased blood flow. This is what happened to your father. I am sure he will experience this several more times before he gets used to moving.
I suggest for future he takes it easy, and to stop as soon as his legs and back start itching. And to continue next day.