Tue, 05 May 2026 12:36:59 +0000

Your Feet Are Trying to Tell You Something—Bowlegs Are More Than Just a Shape When you glance down and notice that your knees bend inward—forming a small “X” shape—you might simply shrug it off as a normal variation in body alignment. But what if your bowlegs (medically known as genu valgus) are more than just a cosmetic detail? Emerging research and medical insights suggest that bowlegs are often a warning sign—your feet may be trying to tell you something important about your posture, structure, and overall health. ### What Are Bowlegs? Bowlegs occur when the bones in the legs curve outward from the knees, causing the legs to appear angular or divergent even when standing with the legs straight. While completely bowed legs are common in young children—who naturally develop alignment as they grow—persistent bowlegs in adults can signal underlying biomechanical or structural issues.