Unforeseen consequences of sitting cross-legged
Women and office workers often sit straight with their legs crossed to create a beautiful pose, however this sitting position brings 6 dangers to the body.
Legs turn into “zero leg”
Two legs stacked on top of each other, the legs tilted up and drawn inwards, this will make the ligaments of the legs thick, large, inflamed, causing swelling of the legs, and can even make the legs become "zero-shaped legs" and the shape of the legs become ugly, rough, and curved.
Early onset of osteoarthritis
First, the leg is compressed and has to bear the pressure of the other leg. Long-term exposure to abnormal external force causes the upper part of the knee to degenerate and wear out, and knee diseases will come to bother you. Many people who are not old have degenerated and suffer from osteoarthritis in middle age.
The root cause of this disease is “fat legs”. What is more frightening is that this disease cannot “disappear” but always follows the sufferers to the point of disability, only artificial joint replacement surgery can reduce it. Therefore, we should immediately change this sitting habit.
Legs prone to varicose veins
Squeezed legs will prevent blood circulation, increase the risk of varicose veins, and in severe cases cause swelling of the lower legs, making small wounds difficult to heal, increasing the risk of leg ulcers.
Nerve compression syndrome appears
Numbness and loss of sensation in the legs is caused by compression of the sensory nerve located in the front of the thigh and will require long-term treatment.
The rib cage is also prone to abnormalities.
Not only does it cause leg pain and swelling, varicose veins, sitting with legs crossed can also cause abnormalities in the back and spine, including scoliosis, damaged discs, herniation, etc. Treating this type of chronic condition is very difficult and complicated.
Sitting with your legs crossed is actually a very bad habit. The position of the hip joints on both sides (the joint between the legs and hips) is one higher and one lower, causing the pelvic bones to be far apart, and the angle of the back and spine will also change.
Impact on reproductive health
Why does it bring disaster to future generations if men sit with their legs crossed? Because crossed legs will increase the temperature inside the legs and around the genitals, affecting the formation of sperm.
Experts recommend: It is best to sit cross-legged for no more than 10 minutes. Do not cross your legs too tightly. If you feel sweat coming out of your inner thighs, it is best to go to a well-ventilated area and walk around for a while to help dissipate the heat concentrated in your legs.
According to Dan Tri - PC