Cross-legged posture can be harmful to health. The traumatologist-orthopedist Rashid Saidov warned about this, the Sport24 portal writes.
According to him, such a pose causes circulatory disorders, as it can compress the blood vessels in the thigh and lower leg, y. The result can be swelling, numbness, and even pain in the legs. Also, sitting in a cross-legged position causes an increased risk of developing varicose veins and degenerative changes in the spine, lower back pain.
In addition, crossed legs can compress the peroneal nerve, which is responsible for the normal functioning of the foot.
Also, due to the unnaturalness of the “non-legged” position, the organs are displaced, which can lead to dyspepsia and other unpleasant consequences.
The doctor advises to sit so that the legs are parallel to each other, the whole foot is on the floor. If you have to sit for a long time, then it is important to do short warm-ups in order to normalize blood circulation and relieve tension from muscles and blood vessels, the doctor added.
Source: Rosbalt
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