Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
 | 

One leg longer than other?

by phix95, Feb 12, 2008 10:52PM
I couldn't find a better forum to post this...
I was diagnosed with this in middle school (about 18 years ago). I know eveyone has some differentiation b/t legs but they said I needed a lift put in my shoe b/c it was enough that it was curving my spine.
I never had it put in. Now whenever I get up from sitting, the small of my back cracks, like it's adjusting. B/c when I sit, my back is straight. But when I stand, one leg is longer so one hip is pushed up and cracks the spine. I can only imagine this when I'm 80!
Should I get a lift put in? I also worry that if I do get it, and take it out, like at bedtime, my back will freak out and REALLY crack!
Member Comments (2)

by jdlk, Feb 13, 2008 01:27PM
I would go and have it checked out by a specialist.  Also maybe have someone like a chiropractor look at you.  Perhaps your hips are out of whack - mine were - one leg felt totally longer than the other and I kept walking towards one direction.  Went to the chiropractor and he said my hips were out which caused all of the pain in my lower back and caused me to walk funny.  They should be able to determine if it is your hips or if you need more professional help.  Just talk to the chiropractor regarding your situation adn they should be able to lead you in the right direction.  If your leg is quite a bit longer after your hips are staightened out, then I would suggest getting the lift.  It probably won't be much but you will definitely notice a difference in your body.

by polekitten, Jun 27, 2009 12:18PM
To: hip leg back pain and numbness and lock up of hips
hi i had these same symptoms and told my dr. and he had xrays  done and i found out that my disc are degenerated  a little and hips are uneven one leg is shorter than the other and i have scoiliosis in 3 spots  in my spine from top to bottom he did some adjustments and said nothing to do but lose some weight do some stretching excersizing and see him as needed sent me home with some pain meds and antiinflamatory meds im 43 and sediment in excersizing.
Continue discussion
Recent Activity
meyan uploaded new photos
20 mins ago
jeffclark1985 commented on Nov.19,2009
5 hrs ago
Amelia217 added the Sleep Tracker
8 hrs ago
Amelia217 doing hw...sleepy
margurithrt can breathe a sigh of relief
stubby226 added the Weight Tracker
9 hrs ago
jimi1822 commented on photo
10 hrs ago
Me967 { :~/ -::::: So sorry I haven't been on here much lately. W...
RSS Expert Activity
Prevention Gains Momentum: Your Gui... 
14 hrs ago by Lee Kirksey, MD
What You Don't Know About Breathing...
Nov 24 by Steven Y Park, MD
Thanksgiving
Nov 23 by Thomas Dock, Vet. Technician
Community Members