What is the cause of pigeon toes?
Pigeon toes are caused by two factors: (1) internal torsion of the bones of the legs or hip joint and (2) tightness of the internal rotator muscles of the legs. Treatment Torsion of the leg bones is a congenital problem that orthopedists treat with braces to force the bones to grow properly as a child grows. Congenital internal torsion at the hip joints may require surgical correction. Tightness of the internal rotator muscles of the legs is a problem that can be treated with stretching of these muscles and strengthening the opposing external rotator muscles with exercises in children and adults. A good protocol would be to turn the leg out against resistance ten times at least twice a day. Increase the resistance as your strength increases, always aiming to keep in the 8-12 repetition range. Additional Factor: Since internal rotation of the feet may also be part of the picture with pronation, or flat feet, see your chiropractor or podiatrist for a complete examination of the feet and
