You can tell whether you are healthy by looking at the soles of your shoes

Did you know? The wear and tear of the soles of your shoes reflects the health of your body. Orthopedic doctors say that if the wear and tear on the left and right feet is symmetrical, there is no need to worry too much. But if the following situations occur, be careful~

If the inside of the sole is worn more, the calf may be bent outward, which may cause the leg to form an X-shaped leg. People who have wear and tear on the inside of their heels should be alert to rickets and tibial dysplasia; if the outside of the soles are more worn, it means that the tibia of the calf is turned inward, and there is a risk of forming bow legs or "bowing".

Most people's heels will wear out, but that doesn't mean they have skeletal and muscular problems. Most people just have bad walking habits, and it doesn't lead to serious consequences. However, for a small number of people, incorrect walking posture is indeed caused by pathological reasons, and the worn heels are a sign of bone disease.

1. The outer side of the sole is worn out

This may be because the knee joints of both legs are pulled inward, causing the calves to bend outward. This way of walking can easily lead to joint sprains and injuries. Long-term uneven force can also cause wear of the outer cartilage of the knee and cause arthritis. This way of walking also puts pressure on the hip bones, leading to chronic pain in the bones when sitting and forming the so-called X-legs.

2. The inner side of the sole is worn out

It may be that the knee joints of the two legs are separated outward, causing the tibia of the lower leg to flip inward at a certain angle. In severe cases, it may cause O-shaped legs or pigeon-toed legs. If you walk with your feet turned outward, it means that your toes are pointed outward at too large an angle. Over time, this will cause your knees to move outward and your legs to become deformed. As we age, it can cause knee pain, accelerate joint degeneration, and even cause lumbar discomfort.

3. Asymmetrical wear on the soles of both feet

It is mostly caused by uneven force on the knees. The most typical symptom is the different lengths of the legs. When a person injures one foot, he or she will intentionally avoid exerting force on the injured side. This will cause a protective lameness. It may also cause uneven force on both legs, resulting in significantly different wear on the soles of the two feet. Some people, after suffering a sports injury, worry that the injured part will be pulled up again when they walk, so they drag their legs when walking, which can also cause lumbar deformation.