Is short legs really related to sitting posture? Why?

Leg length (also known as leg length difference) has a certain relationship with sitting posture, but it is not absolute. Improper sitting posture may affect the development of leg bones and muscles, leading to the phenomenon of short legs, but this is not the only reason.

The following are the reasons why sitting posture may affect the short legs:

1. posture tilt: long-term poor posture, such as body tilt and one-handed support, may lead to uneven pressure distribution in hip joint, lumbar spine and spine. Over time, this may lead to bone dislocation, which will affect the leg length.

2. Muscle tension: Poor sitting posture may cause some muscles (such as gluteal muscles and psoas muscles). ) is overstretched, while other muscles (such as abdominal muscles and quadriceps femoris) are overstretched. ) are stretched. This may lead to muscle imbalance and affect the arrangement of leg bones, thus causing the phenomenon of long and short legs.

3. Joint pressure: Poor sitting posture may bring excessive pressure to joints (such as hip joint and knee joint), leading to cartilage wear and joint pain. Over time, this may lead to bone deformation and affect leg length.

However, it must be pointed out that sitting posture is only one of the reasons that affect the short legs. Other factors, such as congenital dysplasia, fracture or surgical sequelae, nervous system diseases, etc. It may also lead to the phenomenon of long and short legs.

Maintaining a correct sitting posture is very important to prevent the problem of short legs and long legs caused by improper sitting posture. Choosing the right seat, changing posture frequently and stretching and relaxing muscles regularly are all helpful to maintain good sitting habits. If you find yourself or your child with short legs, it is recommended to seek medical advice in time so as to get correct diagnosis and treatment.