Has anyone else noticed their knees bending outward?

[Aaron p]

I've noticed that my knee caps are starting to bend outward because of the classic meditation position. I've actually started to notice a little bit of pain in my right knee. Some professional thoughts?

[Aaron p]

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[montecristo]

not a professional but I do know that bone is subject to remodeling quite easily, there are even specialized cells called osteoclasts/ osteoblasts that either eat away at bone or lay down new bone tissue.

so when bones are set in a certain position for extended periods (ie meditation) the bones can adapt to this by remodeling themselves in accordance to that position.

i would say the only way to reverse the issue would be to not perpetuate it and not sit like that anymore so the bones can readapt to normal activities.

[Michael569]

You may be forcing the joint in an unnatural position when too much pressure is being put unequally on the tendons holding the joint so it is starting to re-adapt. I don't know if that's a good thing or bad as you may be weakening the tendon so maybe try to explore other ways of sitting when meditating or use an extra cushion under your butt.