i have sat with my legs crossed probably starting when i was ten now i am thirty five. i cross them every time i sit down, eventually after a long priod of crossing my top leg gets numb. i have heard that crossing your legs can cause vein problems, i dont have any at all, but is this true that it is bad? do you cross your legs also?
2006-09-26 12:07:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have sat with my legs crossed my whole life and nothing bad has happend.
It is true that if you sit for long periods of time without moving you will cut off your circulation and your legs will fall asleep.
Most people notice this long before the legs go 100% usless and uncross them.
If you find you are not noticing the tingling and pins and needles sensations that signal when your legs are starting to fall asleep then you will want ot get to a doctor as you may have circulation problems.
Other wise there is not harm in crossing your legs. Keeps you limber.
2006-09-26 12:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by plantladywithcfids 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually just read an article about this that it is a myth, that you get varicose veins from crossing your legs. it said that it is fine to sit like this and if your leg gets numb just switch to the other. So don't worry.
2006-09-26 19:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by ann.natalie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can cause hip problems. Make a conscious effort not to cross your legs. You can cross your ankles.
2006-09-26 19:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I cross mine all the time when I sit and yes it can cause bad veins.
2006-09-26 19:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuts the blood supply to the legs, not to mention nerves
uncross where you can and cross only for short periods.
I did quite a lot, now have leg problems.
2006-09-26 19:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by flowerpet56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in healthcare and I also do cross my legs although it is not good for you. It can cause back problems and it can potentially cause nerve damage.
2006-09-26 19:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crossing your legs can potentially cause blood clots which can be very serious.
2006-09-26 19:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of answers are you looking for? You already asked this kind of question 2 weeks ago many times after that??
2006-09-26 19:16:29 · answer #8 · answered by peg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it cuts off circulation, train your self to sit differently.
2006-09-26 19:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's true. Try not to cross them.
2006-09-26 19:18:29 · answer #10 · answered by mkc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋