The Danger Of Locking Your Knees 😲

[Hmdnbh-ly]

Respect to the guy who ruined his own wedding to figure this out

[yokhaled]

Every time I prayed I used to lock my knees and then almost pass out. Thank you telling me this now I have no problems standing for longer times!

[iridescenz]

I love how the priest just shakes his head like "Damn it John, we've been through this at rehearsal! Stop locking your knees!"

[YourFavRose]

This makes so much sense, and know I finally know what happened when I fainted. Thanks!

[ScamRat]

Former military here, they teach us this in basic training so that we can stay in position for long periods of time, there were still people who locked in so we had what we called "Body Snatchers" where during any kind of ceremony if someone were to pass out, they carry them someplace else without affecting the ceremony.

[SRXTEKASHI]

Nobody talking about the priest being like " why does this keep happening "

[Juniorjeff]

Thanks bro. I was learning about the consequences of blood pooling and this helps alot

[GwizRd-hc]

Respect to the royal guards. Edit: Thank yall for educating me they don't actually lock their knees.

[CDeeMondays]

Some humans: "I lost an arm yet I am conscious!"
Also some humans: "I locked my knees and passed out."

[crusty]

Good to know! I'm an undertaker and during funerals I sometimes feel like I'm going to faint when standing by the hearse for long periods of time. We have to stand still and avoid fidgeting until everyone's gone into the church. Sometimes they take forever to go in and my head starts to feel muzzy. This definitely helps to know. Thank you!

[ThySophisticatedCrow]

I remember my chorus teachers always telling us to never lock our knees during a concert. This is why. I've seen kids pass out, throw up on the kids in front of them, fall off the risers, and have mild panic attacks from the stage lights, locking your knees, and body heat. It is extremely warm on risers

[Pearlple]

This man has been able to give me the fear of standing up straight 😭

[Izzyseditz]

This happened to me once when I was really young. My stepmom was doing my hair before school and I stood with my legs completely straight for minutes. Overtime, I told her I felt dizzy and that I needed to sit down but she just thought I was fine and said you’re just tired from standing up. Minutes later, I couldn’t take it anymore and I pulled away from her before I actually passed out. 💔 but I’m fine now obviously 😅

[jakoblederer]

I’ve heard that people who stand in line in the military wiggle their toes to avoid passing out.

[UndawnGamerz]

OMG THAT THE REASON WHY I FELT LIKE JUST THAT MAN!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME KNOW!

[sevararaximova-vs]

It happened frequently when l used to go to my study by bus in my college and university period. I used to pass out on bus quite often when we were on the bus with my friend. I thought l had some unknown illness.Thanks Zack you helped to realize the reason for that.Every time learn something new from your contents.They help to broaden my horizon and imaginations beyond my expectations. You are truly the best teacher

[Darkswordhunter]

Not me immediately sacrificing my life to see If it's true

[chaundadon]

Wow I did this so much as a kid, my mother always made me stand up for prayer/praise & worship at our church my whole childhood. I would lock my knees because my feet would hurt and I was tired of standing up for hours… I would sometimes faint and my mother thought I was lying to get out of standing up… smh now at 32 I understand

[-Night_time-]

Next time I want to get out of a conversation I’m doing this. Thank you for this valuable information.

[Pervader]

For those who don't know,
Locking your knees can lead to side effects like pain, swelling, stiffness in the knee joint, difficulty straightening the knee fully, popping or clicking sensations, a feeling of instability, and potentially increased risk of injuries due to the added stress on the joint

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