i have sat with my legs crossed at the knee probably starting when i was around seven now i am fourty. i cross them every time i sit down, and always with the same leg right over left. eventually after a long period of crossing, my top leg gets numb. i have heard that crossing your legs can cause vein problems, back problems, and hip problems, i dont have any at all, but is this true that it is bad? do you cross your legs also? and are you aware it might be bad?
Answers:
Crossing the legs at the knee puts the legs into unnatural non-anatomically-correct position that can put stress on the body parts you named. As long as you change position when you notice they have been crossed for a while - or make a point to stand up for a few minutes every hour, then it will reduce the stress. My mom would always sit with her leg tucked underneath her, and she developed hip problems as a result. "Everything in moderation" is a good idea with this activity, too.
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