Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore

arelyn · 06-04-2021, 08:20 PM

A few weeks ago we were hiking down a mountain when I slipped and landed kind of funny. I thought nothing of it but a couple days later I went from feeling stiff to hurting in my buttocks and down my leg (forget which leg). I took it easy for a day and felt fine except I still can't sit on the floor with my legs crossed (I think it's what yoga people call lotus position, old aunties in India calls it "the Indian style", not sure what it's called in USA anymore). Now when I try to sit like that my left leg pops up in the air and kind of hurts.

Sitting cross legged has never been the most comfortable thing for me but I could do it and it's an important skill to have living in S Asia. Otherwise the little old aunties scold me "You can't be comfortable sitting on your knees like that. You should sit in the Indian Style. It's better for your back/hips/posture/etc." So I need to figure out what I did and how to fix it. Any ideas?

SewingGreenMama · 06-05-2021, 03:58 AM

Sounds like something is out of alignment.
If you have access to a chiro I would go.
If not, I would ask one of they could video call and suggest some stretches to get your body back in alignment. Are you currently in the US or India?

Eta: it used to be called "sit Indian style" but that became racist and problematic a decade or more ago. It's now called "cross legged" or "sit criss cross"

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MudPies · 06-05-2021, 04:46 AM

Can you see a physical therapist?

Aerynne · 06-05-2021, 05:51 AM

That could be piriformis syndrome or sciatica. I would look up some Bob and Brad physical therapy videos about that and see. They have tests you can do to figure it out and also exercises.

Singingmom · 06-05-2021, 08:33 PM

If I were you I would try to get to a hands-on physical therapist.

Soliloquy · 06-05-2021, 10:05 PM

I agree that a chiropractor or physical therapist or the equivalent in your country is the first choice. A good massage therapist is another option.

If those aren't options I have some things you can try gently. I have to re-align my pelvis all the time. I'm not entirely sure of the cause yet but I realign it regularly in the meantime.

arelyn · 06-06-2021, 08:55 PM

Criss-cross! Thank you! That's the term I just could not remember.

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Originally Posted by MudPies

Can you see a physical therapist?

We're in the USA but in a state where our insurance is not recognized. There used to be a chiro in the area that gave m discounts. I'll have to ask around. I always associate chiro with back but it is logical that they would handle pelvises too.

Soliloquy · 06-09-2021, 01:37 AM

A chiropractor with extra training for pregnancy care will be really good at assessing and adjusting your pelvis. But I think most chiropractors will have the basics for pelvis care.

tempus vernum · 06-09-2021, 08:11 AM

It also could be sciatica and not your pelvis which is the spine. Sciatica can cause a muscle shortening (in an attempt to protect the injured area) in the buttocks hips and thighs.

Is it painful? Or are you too tight to physically get your body to cross cross position?

arelyn · 06-09-2021, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tempus vernum

It also could be sciatica and not your pelvis which is the spine. Sciatica can cause a muscle shortening (in an attempt to protect the injured area) in the buttocks hips and thighs.

Is it painful? Or are you too tight to physically get your body to cross cross position?

95% of the time it doesn't hurt. If it did I would have had DH drive me a few hours across the state line to get it looked at.

Every so often I quickly go to move in a way which I've always moved and I'll get a jolt of pain. Most of the time though it's just super tight. Like trying to reach over your shoulder to scratch the middle of your back.

My friend who had the chiro recommendation is on a different continent right now so still trying to figure out what to do.

tempus vernum · 06-10-2021, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arelyn

95% of the time it doesn't hurt. If it did I would have had DH drive me a few hours across the state line to get it looked at.

Every so often I quickly go to move in a way which I've always moved and I'll get a jolt of pain. Most of the time though it's just super tight. Like trying to reach over your shoulder to scratch the middle of your back.

My friend who had the chiro recommendation is on a different continent right now so still trying to figure out what to do.

A jolt of pain from where to where? LOL not sure that makes sense. I have sciatica and my pains shoot all over but almost always from higher to lower. Back to hip, hip to knee, knee to calf etc

arelyn · 06-10-2021, 12:22 PM

I get you but I don't know the answer. It's always when i'm doing something else and quick sit or turn/bend and suddenly OUCH! I remember I can't move like that. It's always so fast I don't know.

Today we finished a big online conference so maybe now I can find that chiro.

06-04-2021, 08:20 PM	#1
arelyn Rose Trellis Soli deo Gloria Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amidst Tourists and Temples Posts: 3,115	Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore A few weeks ago we were hiking down a mountain when I slipped and landed kind of funny. I thought nothing of it but a couple days later I went from feeling stiff to hurting in my buttocks and down my leg (forget which leg). I took it easy for a day and felt fine except I still can't sit on the floor with my legs crossed (I think it's what yoga people call lotus position, old aunties in India calls it "the Indian style", not sure what it's called in USA anymore). Now when I try to sit like that my left leg pops up in the air and kind of hurts. Sitting cross legged has never been the most comfortable thing for me but I could do it and it's an important skill to have living in S Asia. Otherwise the little old aunties scold me "You can't be comfortable sitting on your knees like that. You should sit in the Indian Style. It's better for your back/hips/posture/etc." So I need to figure out what I did and how to fix it. Any ideas? __________________ arelyn World traveling mama to my star my sunshine and the monsoon baby Wife to my crazy ethnomusicologist This road that we travel, may it be the straight and narrow. God give us peace and grace from you all the day through.

06-05-2021, 03:58 AM	#2
SewingGreenMama Rose Trellis Deuteronomy 11:19 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,022	Re: Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore Sounds like something is out of alignment. If you have access to a chiro I would go. If not, I would ask one of they could video call and suggest some stretches to get your body back in alignment. Are you currently in the US or India? Eta: it used to be called "sit Indian style" but that became racist and problematic a decade or more ago. It's now called "cross legged" or "sit criss cross" Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk __________________ "Reflections like these lead one to spare the rod ... purely because it is not easy to find a punishment that does not defeat it's own ends." -Charlotte Mason Parents and Children pg. 171 "If punishment were necessarily reformative, and able to cure us all of those 'sins we have a mind to,' why, the world would be a very good world;" -Charlotte Mason, Parents and Children pg. 172 W&C 8/4/06; G 12yo , M 9yo , S 8/29/13 , V 5yo , Baby 3/26 Last edited by SewingGreenMama; 06-05-2021 at 04:00 AM.

06-05-2021, 04:46 AM	#3
MudPies Rose Garden My kiddos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: What is a Hoosier???? Posts: 9,850	Re: Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore Can you see a physical therapist? __________________ Kathy , INFJ Loving Wife to Hubby since 8/97 Mama to Dink 12/06 Link 7/07 Wink 3/10 Pink 12/10 and Tink 5/16 Remembering

06-05-2021, 05:51 AM	#4
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 26,209	Re: Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore That could be piriformis syndrome or sciatica. I would look up some Bob and Brad physical therapy videos about that and see. They have tests you can do to figure it out and also exercises. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 10-2002. 5-2003 4-2019 2004 2007 2010 2012 July 2017 Dec 2019

06-05-2021, 08:33 PM	#5
Singingmom Administrator Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,589	Re: Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore If I were you I would try to get to a hands-on physical therapist. __________________ Kelly Wife to my sweetheart for 28 years Grateful mom to 2 young men, ages 25 & 23 and one dancing girl, age 18 When I joined GCM they were 8,6, and 1. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

06-05-2021, 10:05 PM	#6
Soliloquy Administrator Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,301	Re: Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore I agree that a chiropractor or physical therapist or the equivalent in your country is the first choice. A good massage therapist is another option. If those aren't options I have some things you can try gently. I have to re-align my pelvis all the time. I'm not entirely sure of the cause yet but I realign it regularly in the meantime. __________________ Lisa, 49. Married to the love of my life for 25 years! Moderator in Theological & Doctrinal Issues, Drawing Closer, Bible Study, & Educating Our Children Mom to 5 wonderful kids, ages 6, 12, 13, 15, 18. My Instagram Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer..

06-09-2021, 01:37 AM	#8
Soliloquy Administrator Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,301	Re: Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore A chiropractor with extra training for pregnancy care will be really good at assessing and adjusting your pelvis. But I think most chiropractors will have the basics for pelvis care. __________________ Lisa, 49. Married to the love of my life for 25 years! Moderator in Theological & Doctrinal Issues, Drawing Closer, Bible Study, & Educating Our Children Mom to 5 wonderful kids, ages 6, 12, 13, 15, 18. My Instagram Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer..

06-09-2021, 08:11 AM	#9
tempus vernum Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 28,340	Re: Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore It also could be sciatica and not your pelvis which is the spine. Sciatica can cause a muscle shortening (in an attempt to protect the injured area) in the buttocks hips and thighs. Is it painful? Or are you too tight to physically get your body to cross cross position? __________________ ~Spring always comes after winter~ 2 Corinthians 4:16 “ Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ”

06-10-2021, 12:22 PM	#12
arelyn Rose Trellis Soli deo Gloria Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amidst Tourists and Temples Posts: 3,115	Re: Can't Sit Cross Legged Anymore I get you but I don't know the answer. It's always when i'm doing something else and quick sit or turn/bend and suddenly OUCH! I remember I can't move like that. It's always so fast I don't know. Today we finished a big online conference so maybe now I can find that chiro. __________________ arelyn World traveling mama to my star my sunshine and the monsoon baby Wife to my crazy ethnomusicologist This road that we travel, may it be the straight and narrow. God give us peace and grace from you all the day through.

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