Disease 1: May cause varicose veins or thromboembolism in the legs. Experts say that when crossing your legs, the knees that are pressed by the pad are compressed, which can easily affect the blood circulation of the lower limbs. Keeping your legs in a fixed position for a long time can easily numb you. If blood circulation is blocked again, it is likely to cause varicose veins or blood clots in your legs. "Especially for the elderly suffering from hypertension, diabetes and heart disease, the condition will be aggravated if they cross their legs for a long time." Experts suggest that when they feel numb or sore in the muscles of their legs, they should immediately put them flat, rub or beat them repeatedly with both hands to relieve fatigue and restore blood flow as soon as possible.
Disease 2: Affecting male reproductive health. "Cultivating the habit of crossing your legs is very detrimental to reproductive health." Experts say that when crossing your legs, your legs often get pinched too tightly, causing temperatures to rise inside your thighs and around the genitals. For men, this high temperature can damage sperm, which in the long run may affect fertility. For this reason, experts suggest that it is best not to cross your legs for more than 10 minutes, and do not cross your legs too tightly. If you feel sweat seeping from your inner thighs, it is best to walk in a ventilated place for a while to dissipate heat as soon as possible.
Disease 3: Causes deformation of the spine, causing back pain. Gao Xinsheng, an orthopedic doctor at the Beijing Hospital, said that the normal spine of the human body should look like an "S" shape from the side, while it is easy to bend and hunch when crossing your legs. Over time, the spine will form a "C" shape, causing uneven pressure distribution between the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae. In the long run, it will also compress the spinal nerves, causing back pain.
In addition, experts also suggest that people who sit for a long time should maintain a correct sitting posture and avoid lifting their legs. If you can't change it for a while, don't cross your legs for too long. After a few minutes, change your sitting posture, or after an hour, stand up and exercise your muscles and bones.
(Intern Editor: Cai Junyi)