Leg length difference - true or false?

Have you been told that your legs are of a different length?

And were you given the advice to wear a block in your shoes to relief your back from the impact of your leg length difference (LLD)?

If yes, then it might be worth that you keep reading.

Muscular leg length difference

Not every leg length difference is the same and of the same cause. We can distinguish between two major differences in them, there are structural and a functional leg length discrepancies.

The structural one is a true difference in the bone lengths if we compare the left and right leg . This can have multiple reasons such as when you had multi-fragmentary fracture or a genetic disposition where bone growth just did not occur equally. There is very little you can do about this and the prescribed aids will help you and your body to regain balance and to relief pressure from your spine.

If there is a true leg length difference, then there is also a false leg length difference.

With a false, or better a functional leg length difference, there appears that you have a difference in leg length. But in truth, your bones have the same length. So where is this apparent leg length difference coming from?

The main culprit is muscular tension caused by stress and also bad posture. Both can result in bending and twisting of your spine and pelvis.

The result: in a hip misalignment and tilt.

The hip is raised higher on one side, pulls the leg on the same side up and makes it appear shorter.

This can have a some impact on your body. Increased pressure on joints, reduced nerve information to and from organs, impact on balance and more.

The good news is, this one does not have to stay around for longer.

So, what can we do to avoid or get rid of this muscle tension which causes a functional leg length difference?

We can increase the awareness of our posture to start with. Don't cross legs whilst you sit or don't sit on your wallet. Make sure your your office chair height is adjusted to your body's needs and then also remember the height of your screens so that you sit up straight and not bowed. If you work from a laptop invest in a little stand that can lift the screen up. All of this will avoid a hunched over posture.

Practice regular relaxation exercises, such as meditation, yoga, Vitametik or progressive muscle relaxation. There are many more ways to relax and you can identify your ideal one during sessions with RelaxBeyond. Increasing time spent with relaxing exercises can decrease the amount of stress we experience.

Reduced stress we will gradually reduce the tensions in our body.

Especially Vitametik is a gentle way to let go of muscle tension. Almost at an instant.

If you want to find more about how you can achieve relaxation throughout the day or want to learn more about Vitametik get in touch today.

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