Pigeon Toes

I wouldn't worry too much. My son is the same way. I think most cases are mild and mainly a cosmetic 'problem'. Interfering might cause more problems however, talk to a doctor and see if he thinks it might cause any health problems later in life.

My husband and I were both born pigeon toed. I was placed in braces from day one and have hip problems now (i will be 30 this year). My husband was allowed to grow up without interference. He does not have any problems in relation to the pigeon toes. I do suggest you speak with your pedi in regards to your concerns. They may request a series of x-rays,which should include the hips. Better safe than sorry.

T.

she probably won't outgrow it. My ex husband was pigeon toed and could do anything anyone else could. he went into the military even. as far as the streching it didn't bother him. I would take her to an orthopedic doc not a pediatrician.

I was pigeon toed as a child. I dn't remember it but I couldn't run without tripping over my feet. There was no deformity, and you really couldn't tell except when I was trying to run or something. I saw special doctors, and I don't know what the diagnosis was, but I wore "special shoes" for years until it was corrected. Now my feet as an adult are perfectly straight - NOT slightly out like most people. I had some trouble in band because they wanted my feet like everyone elses on the field, but I simply cna't turn my feet out and walk. Everything is normal now really, and I can run long distances.
Take her to the doctor.

Go to a podiatrist, you may just need arch supports for her shoes. My son is three and pronates his left foot alot and it looks like he is pigeon toed. He gets his arch supports for his shoes in a week. they cost some money but it is better then dealing with foot and back problems later. :)

My daughter is 8.5 and still pigeon toed. She also has flexible flat feet.
Take her to your ped to see what they say.
Most peds will not recommend braces or surgery. There was a study done that said there was no advantage to braces or surgery over just leaving it alone. Your ped will be able to tell you if it is her joints , or bones and where the turn actually takes place.
Most really fast sprinters run with their toes pointed inward.

When in doubt, I always go to the doc. That is what they are there for. If she really needs braces or some other measure then you want to do it now while she is young and not when she is older and possibly more insecure about it.

I am thinking that as she gets older it will correct itself but why risk it. Just have the doctor check it out and do what you need to do.

Good luck

Hi Marci,

I would take her to a chiropractor and let them evaluate her. They are much less invasive and are easier to talk to. If you don't have one or need to find one go to ucspine.com and find one in your area. It may be something that she will work her way out of but there's no reason not to get a consultation.

God bless,

M.

Taking her to a doctor to have her legs checked out is a good idea. If the doctor is good they'll just have her hips x-rayed to see if she has a condition where the hip socket is to shallow causing this.

My daughter has one foot turn out like a penguin, the doctor had her hips x-rayed and said that the hips were normal, so then I took her to a chiropractor who adjusted her hips and her foot instantly turned in. Now all I do is watch her foot and when it starts turning out I take her back to have a treatment. By doing this her hip muscles will become strong enough to keep her foot where it is supposed to be.

I would have it checked out just to make sure there is nothing going on that shouldn't be and then work with her on stretching to keep her muscles from getting to tight.