Bow leg, also known as "O-leg", is medically called genu varus. There are generally two reasons for the formation of bowlegged legs: one is rickets when I was a child; Second, the growth and development stages of bones are influenced by special living habits. Teenagers and young children will have muscle tension in a certain direction because of some special habits, which will deform their bones after a long time. For example, if the legs hold things continuously for a long time, such as riding horses and other activities, they will also form bowlegged legs. So, how to correct the spiral leg?

1. Squat correction exercises the medial calf muscles.

Feet are shoulder-width apart, feet are slightly flexed, knees are flexed, and you don't have to squat completely. Do 2 ~ 4 groups every day, 20 times in a group. Stick to it for a month and you will see the effect.

Adjust walking posture

People with O-legs usually walk in a figure of eight, that is, when they walk, their toes are divided outwards. When they walk, their legs will exert outward force and their knees will exert outward force. Over time, when they stand up, their knees will not be together and become O-legs. Therefore, we must first adjust our walking posture and learn to focus on the inside of our legs. A good walking posture should be that the body is upright, the waist is straight, the eyes are looking straight ahead, the arms are relaxed, and the body swings naturally at both sides, the toes protrude slightly outward or straighten forward, and the steps are even.

You may feel awkward at first, and you have a feeling that you can't walk. It will be natural after a long time.

Remember to clamp as soon as you have time.

Whether waiting for the bus, at the office or watching TV, always remember to curl your legs and clamp your knees hard, 3-5 times a day, about 15 minutes each time. This can not only correct the leg shape, but also have the effect of stovepipe, especially stovepipe.

4. Bandage correction method

If your legs and knees are O-shaped legs that rotate outward (it is easy to walk out of the eight), because the degree of bending is more serious. Therefore, in addition to the clamping action, it is best to operate the binding method to correct it.

Prepare an elastic rubber belt or a long cloth belt to evenly wrap your legs to help clamp them.

1) Sit in a chair with your legs together. Tie rubber bands evenly below the knee and above the heel.

2) If the adhesive used is not an elastic rubber band. Before binding, put towels on the inner heel and knee to avoid pain. When binding for the first time, don't be too tight.

3) Stand after binding, remember to keep your body straight, hold your head high and stand for about 15 minutes. If you feel pain or numbness when standing, you are tied too tightly. At this time, you have to take it apart and tie it back. It's best to tie it twice a day.

4) You can also squat down with your hands on the railing or the back of the chair. The repetitive action of standing is about 15 minutes at a time.