Based off of what my mom told me, I used to sit on my legs a lot as a kid, and now that I am older, I'm self-conscious of the results. I have a noticeable knock knees problem and want to get rid of it. I don't even like wearing clothes that really show off my legs (esp in public) because of it. I know that there's surgery, but there is no way I will or can do that. I've looked around for some exercises to help, but everyone is recommending different things. Does anyone by chance have any advice, or is suffering from the same problem? If you are, is there something you've tried that you know will or will not work possibly through experience? Please help! D:

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Uh, are you actually knock-kneed? Like, medically? Sounds like probably not or you'd be in leg braces. If it really bothers you, do some exercises to strengthen the muscles around your knees. But I doubt it's as bad as your perceive it to be. Keep in mind in the age of photoshop, you've probably never seen an actress or model's real knees! They are a really commonly photoshopped area, just like armpits. Also, all women are slightly knock-kneed because our hips are wide, just as all men are slightly bowlegged because their hips are so narrow. It's normal. Also, if you are still pretty young, it's common for it to correct itself as you grow. At around 12 I was pretty knock-kneed due to just being really tall and skinny, but I grew out of it during puberty.

Saying this as a medical professional (I am a registered EMT), I would definitely look up exercises by Scott Sonnon. My partner had Lyme disease that almost completely locked up his knees and hips. A lot of clicking and stiffness that shouldn't have been there. Scott Sonnon's mobility exercises really helped get the full range of mobility and balance back. When he had Lyme disease, he couldn't even do half a squat or walk up an incline without pain. When he stumbled on Sonnon's exercises, he did them consistently every single day and the results were phenomenal. There's no trace of the effects the Lyme disease had on his legs and he still does the mobility exercises.

The video I would recommend first is this one on joint mobility.

While Sonnon does get a little "new agey" in his tone, he knows what he is doing. This man was an MMA fighter who has had his neck and back broken and he's managed to get full range of mobility back by doing these exercises. The fact that he puts this stuff out is a blessing.

Just be aware of this one piece of information: Joints are not muscles. Do not expect an overnight change. These are gentle motions, you don't push them. If it hurts, back off. It is a long term effort. The key is consistency and patience. It will most likely take a month and a half to start noticing results, but it works. Stick with the regimen, and make sure you don't skip over any of the workouts. It's not just your knees you needed to exercise. Also place focus on your hips and ankles, as these also play a part in proper alignment and balance.

I hope this helps you.