Health Risks of Crossing Your Legs
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Health Risks of Crossing Your Legs
“What daily habit might be causing your back, hip, knee, and shoulder pain—or possibly even leading to more serious conditions like plantar fasciitis, bursitis, or tendonitis? According to orthopedic surgeon Barbara Bergin, MD, it’s that thing you do without even thinking each time you sit down: crossing your legs.”
Barbara
I'm a retired orthopedic surgeon from Austin, Texas. I practiced general orthopedic surgeon in Austin for 36 yrstd and have a pretty good idea of the things we're doing to cause pain and injury. As a competitive horseback rider, and a female athlete, I also have personal experience with injuries and the musculoskeletal problems associated with aging. I talk frankly about various conditions, and how you can prevent a lot of injuries, deal with pain and slow down the degenerative processes which will happen as we age.
