Bow legs, called Genu Varum in the scientific community, can lead to serious issues.  Difficulty walking and running are prominent, as well as knee pain and instability of the knee.  Those who have bow legs, and don’t have them corrected, are at an increased risk of arthritis later in life, and can suffer from back pain.

While many instances of bow legs are found in children, and they grow out of them as they age, there are adults who suffer from this condition.  Seeking chiropractic care from your Billings chiropractor is one of the treatments that help with overall quality of life.

Treatments for Bow Legs

Depending on the severity and the age of the patient, one of these treatments may work better than others.

• Bracing: a medical brace can be used to help encourage the bones and joints to line up properly. As the legs strengthen, they find their proper place and the braces can be reduced or eliminated.  This is often a treatment for young patients still growing.
• Diet: vitamin deficiency can lead to poor bone health and weaker bones and joints. In the past, Rickets was a disorder found in many children when they didn’t have the right nutrition growing up.  While it’s still found in many developing countries, it’s not as common here in the USA.
• Exercise: a strong skeletal system is dependent on a strong muscular system. Nearly everyone can benefit from more exercise.  Those who are bow legged often need to get more exercise.  The catch is that exercise can be painful or difficult, which leads to a more sedentary lifestyle, which leads to worsening bow legs.
• Chiropractic Care: a chiropractor can do an evaluation of the bow legs. Then, with a series of adjustments encourage the bones to stay in the right place.  Over time, the joints will learn their proper place, and exercise will help strengthen the muscles around the legs and joints.  Together with proper diet, exercise, and regular visits to the chiropractor the condition can be remedied without need for invasive medical techniques.
• Surgery: there are times when serious medical intervention is the only solution. This is often when the bones have become too deformed, didn’t form properly, or an injury has exacerbated the condition.  Surgery should be considered as a last resort after other less-invasive treatments don’t work.

The important thing to remember is that early treatment is going to be the most effective when dealing with bow legs.

Does Dr. Shayne Durbin Help with Bow Legs in Billings?

When looking for treatment for bow legs, we hope you consider chiropractic care as one of your first options.  Dr. Shayne Durbin is a chiropractor in Billings.  With his help your condition can be reduced, or even eliminated, without need for further medical involvement.

Make an appointment today to see how a local chiropractor is able to help improve your quality of life.  Call our offices at 406-545-2128, or fill out the contact form on our site, and we’ll get you scheduled.