I think one of the most asked questions I get is this: “Can I still correct my bow legs as an adult?” And the answer is… yes! As long as you are following a key principle I like to call “Progressive Correction.” Today, I’ll teach you all about what it is and why it’s so critical for you to implement in order to correct either bow legs, knock- knees, or false curvature. Our bodies are made to adapt quickly to their environment Let me tell you a story about one of the jobs I had when I was younger. I was 21…
How to Correct “Fake Bow Legs” aka False Curvature
When you first started looking into possible solutions for your knee problems, I bet you might’ve made the assumption you suffer from Genu Varum (aka bow legs). After all, it took a simple glance at the mirror to see your knees curved to the outside. In simple terms, they were bowed. However, your problem is more than likely a less understood knee disorder called Genu Recurvatum – also known as false curvature or hyperextended knees. Genu Varum or Genu Recurvatum? To find out whether you suffer from legitimate bow legs or its close cousin, false curvature, take a look at…
Bow Legged or Knock Kneed? Causes & Proven Surgery-Free Correction Methods
There used to be a time when a bow legged or knock kneed person was a rare thing to witness. However, if you start looking around you closely nowadays, it seems more and more people are starting to develop this problem. This condition may not only start expressing itself as physical pain (knee popping and cracking, pain when running, etc.) – but also psychologically, affecting a person’s self-image and confidence in a negative way as they start developing knee deformities. I know because I’ve been there. Perhaps the worse thing of it all is the lack of resources out there for learning…
A Special Lesson from the Padaung Women’s Tribe
There is tribe in South East Asia where women wear rings around their neck in order to lengthen it. Young girls start wearing these rings when they are about 5 years old, and as they grow older, increase the amount of rings and coils in order to create a longer stretch in their necks. You may think this is horrible or degrading to women, but it’s simply part of the Padaung tribe’s culture and their idea of beauty. So what is the lesson here? Simple. That the body is an incredibly moldable machine and can be changed over the course…
Your Body Works as a Unit
Let’s take a look at the following example. Here, a person is suffering from constant pain on their right knee, which also seems to caved-in. We’ll call him Mike. Mike’s right knee seems to constantly pop and crack whenever he walks or moves about his day. Whenever Mike goes out for a run, he can’t run for more than 5 minutes before the pressure in his right shin becomes to much to bear with. He is concerned, especially since the pain and noises seem to get worse with time. He just turned 30 after all. He shouldn’t be experiencing this…
The Key to Fix Bow Legs: The Pelvis
The pelvis is so crucial in a balanced body that it’s been nicknamed “The Second Brain,” and it’s here that lies the answer to correcting bow legs or knock knees without expensive or invasive surgery. A muscular imbalance at the hip will throw your entire body out of alignment. Let’s examine this for a second. What is the central balance point in the human body? Is it the left knee? Maybe the right shoulder? Of course not. It’s the central point in the body where your hip joints are located: The pelvis. Unfortunately, bad habits and our increasingly sedentary lifestyles can shift the delicate balance…
Your Knees Are Not Flawed, Your Posture Is
Did you know that something as simple as having bad posture can create what is now known as “postural bowlegs”? It’s true. But first, let’s talk a bit about posture, shall we? Having good posture means for your body to be in perfect balance. A body in perfect balance is a strong, capable, and durable body that functions and moves the way it was designed to do. Unfortunately, many of our modern lifestyle habits are throwing our bodies more and more out of balance with each passing day. This can lead to discomfort, aches, pain, and in severe cases, knee problems…
