The difference between X-shaped legs and normal legs

The main difference between X-shaped legs and normal legs is the abnormal force line of the lower limbs, which is manifested by the knees moving inwards, the ankles spreading apart, and the legs forming an "X" shape when standing. The force line of a normal leg is a straight line from the hip joint to the ankle joint, with the knee and ankle aligned.

The formation of X-shaped legs may be related to genetics, growth and development, malnutrition or disease. Physiological X-shaped legs may appear when bones are not fully developed in childhood, but they will gradually improve with age. If X-shaped legs persist or worsen, it may be related to rickets, bone abnormalities or joint diseases. X-shaped legs in adults may be related to obesity, arthritis or trauma. X-shaped legs not only affect the appearance, but may also cause uneven force on the knee joint, increase the risk of joint wear, and cause pain or dysfunction.

For mild X-legs, they can be improved through exercise correction and posture adjustment. Strengthening the exercises of the outer thigh muscles, such as side-lying leg lifts, clam-style opening and closing, etc., will help balance the strength of the lower limbs. Avoid kneeling or sitting cross-legged for a long time, and maintain a correct standing and walking posture. Children's X-legs can supplement vitamin D and calcium to promote healthy bone development. If the X-legs are severe or accompanied by pain, medical evaluation is required, and orthopedic braces or surgical correction may be required. Surgical methods include osteotomy, joint replacement, etc., and the specific plan needs to be formulated according to individual conditions.

In daily life, pay attention to controlling your weight and avoid excessive weight-bearing exercise, such as long-term running or jumping. Choose suitable shoes and avoid high heels or shoes with hard soles. Perform lower limb strength training and stretching regularly to maintain joint flexibility. If you find that your X-shaped legs are getting worse or accompanied by discomfort, seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying treatment.