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Pigeon-toed...forever?
I’m completely pigeon-toed and hate it. Can I change the way my feet turn?
In most cases, the inward curve straightens out as you grow, so says Arnold Ravick, M.D., American Podiatric Medical Association. This is because as your pelvic bone widens, your legs naturally start to turn out. By the time you finish growing, your feet should be pointing normally.
If you don’t want to wait it out, you can lessen the inwardness of your feet. “Activities like biking and in-line skating force the legs and feet to face outward,” says Dr. Ravick. Speak to a podiatrist about insoles for your shoes and special exercises. For a free pamphlet, go to www.apma.org.
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