is it bad to cross your legs????

Question

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?

Answer 1

I really don't think you should be worrying about that. Who ever told you that is full of crap.

Answer 2

I'm not a doctor or anything, but if i had to guess. I would say that it's poor circulation in your legs. At least that's what it is for me. When i sit, it doesn't matter how i cross my legs but if i cross them for longer then like 10 mins they tend to go numb. The Doctor told me that it was just the circulation in my legs..

But if you feel there is something more talk to your Doctor. It could any number of things.

Answer 3

It can aggravate existing poor circulation, and if you're prone to back problems, not sitting flat can make them worse. Some people can happily go all their lives crossing their legs, slouching, and sitting on their feet. Others aren't so lucky.

Remember the general medical rule that if doing something makes you feel bad (numb, in your case)... stop doing that thing. Very simple.

Answer 4

I actual have had 2 hip surgical procedures. each and each of the surgeons I actual have seen, have reported that even people who have not any hip problems shouldn't go their legs. motives: detrimental circulate; this would intervene with coronary heart problems and reason discomfort interior the legs. Hip stability; The hips have a organic aliment. Crossing your legs isn't organic. this would reason placed on and tear on the joint. lower back discomfort; would reason decrease lower back discomfort. The backbone has 3 organic curves and once you sit down crossed legged some tend to shift their bodyweight taking the backbone out of ailment additionally.

Answer 5

Absolutely. Crossing your legs can cause circulatory problems such as venous insufficiency. Like the way varicous veins look?...continue crossing your legs. Crossing your legs can also contribute to spider varicosities, little reddish purple veins. We're been taught to sit like ladies all our lives but they forgot to mention the price women would pay for doing so. If you feel you must cross your legs while sitting, I suggest you cross them at the ankles.

Answer 6

Yes. It has been a factor in me having lower back problems and hip misalignment. It is best to try to sit with your feet flat on the floor(don't worry, I can't do it either). But if you just can't avoid it, then at least change your position often, stand when you can, take short walks to keep the circulation flowing, and drink lots of water.

Answer 7

All I have ever heard is the fact of vein circulation, that it could make that worse sooner than neccessary. As far as the rest I am not really sure.

Answer 8

you can get certain problems with circulation if you leave your legs in a certain position for too long but i dont know about any serious issues

Answer 9

my sis is a medical student and apparently u get varacous veins or something.......from pressure on the viens.......i have tried to stop but it is hard,