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DON this is plodzilla from texas ,, as you have read the short leg is not un common ,,, i to have that but stretching real good seems to keep it in check ,, i do go to i chiropractor every now and again.He would like me to go more but it does not bother me as long as i keep my stretching up ,In fixx’s book i believe (shorter or rodgers) has a short leg but it did not stop him from setting marathon records plodzilla – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just got back from the Chiropractor and was told my right leg is about 1" shorter than the other. She gave me a 1/8" heel to wear in the right shoe, Does anyone else have this problem? What were your symptoms? Did it work? I have felt like I have a pinched nerve in the left side of my lower back, especially the morning after a LONG run. Thanks db

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As my mileage has increased, So has my lower back pain, As my pelvis is tipped quite a bit (in the X-ray) My Chiro. came up with this conclusion.. The funny thing is, Most of my lower back pain comes the morning after a long run. db

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – DON this is plodzilla from texas ,, as you have read the short leg is not un common ,,, i to have that but stretching real good seems to keep it in check ,, i do go to i chiropractor every now and again.He would like me to go more but it does not bother me as long as i keep my stretching up ,In fixx’s book i believe (shorter or rodgers) has a short leg but it did not stop him from setting marathon records plodzilla I just got back from the Chiropractor and was told my right leg is about 1" shorter than the other. She gave me a 1/8" heel to wear in the right shoe, Does anyone else have this problem? What were your symptoms? Did it work? I have felt like I have a pinched nerve in the left side of my lower back, especially the morning after a LONG run. Thanks db

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Most people suffer from this common problem although the discrepancy is so little that it rarely causes many problems. When considering and diagnosing a lef leg inequality it is important to take into account whether it is anatomical or functional. An anatomical inequality is usually diagnosed by observation or x-ray, llying on a couch with your legs not bearing weight a discrepancy will be observed in the physical dimensions of your bones. A functional leg length inequality is different in that when you are not bearing weight on your legs they are obeserved to be equal lengths, or very close to it. However when you place weight on your legs one foot may pronate more that the other or you may have some sort of equnius condition (rigidity in foot caused by either muscle or bone), this has the effect of causing mal-alignment in the lower body which can lead to a variety of injuries. Functional leg inequalities can often be cured though through the use of orthotics in the shoes and pelvic relalignment (if necessary) from a qualified sports physician. Bye Allen – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I just got back from the Chiropractor and was told my right leg is about 1" shorter than the other. She gave me a 1/8" heel to wear in the right shoe, Does anyone else have this problem? What were your symptoms? Did it work? I have felt like I have a pinched nerve in the left side of my lower back, especially the morning after a LONG run. Thanks db

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my chiropractor said *everyone* has one leg shorter than the other. a little back crack in the right places fixes it right up.

And his income would depend on what?  Diagnosing and treating leg length discrepencies?  Hardly an impartial source of information I think! Tim

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Leg length differences are not that uncommon.  If the leg length discrepancy is 1 inch, that large difference would have been detected at an early age.  In that case, corrective shoes are often prescribed.  To truely diagnose a leg length discrepancy, x-rays are needed.  If leg lengths appear unequal, they can be corrected if they are causing problems… i.e. unilateral hip or knee pain. The correction should be about 1/2 of the total difference and the introduction of the lift should be gradual….  walking progressing to running.  My advise would be to make sure you clinician is experienced, and if they are make sure they have experience in diagnosing and treating running related pathology. The Physical Therapist

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I’ve read that while leg length differences are not uncommon they are often incorrectly suspected and the only accurate way to tell for sure is with some rather expensive full leg x-rays. Tom

: I just got back from the Chiropractor and was : told my right leg is about 1" shorter than the : other. She gave me a 1/8" heel to wear in : the right shoe, : Does anyone else have this problem? : What were your symptoms? : Did it work? : I have felt like I have a pinched nerve in the : left side of my lower back, especially the : morning after a LONG run. : Thanks : db

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No, you go bad to the chiropractor and pay more money!

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I just got back from the Chiropractor and was told my right leg is about 1" shorter than the other. She gave me a 1/8" heel to wear in the right shoe, Does anyone else have this problem? What were your symptoms? Did it work? I have felt like I have a pinched nerve in the left side of my lower back, especially the morning after a LONG run. Thanks db

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my chiropractor said *everyone* has one leg shorter than the other. a little back crack in the right places fixes it right up.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just got back from the Chiropractor and was told my right leg is about 1" shorter than the other. She gave me a 1/8" heel to wear in the right shoe, Does anyone else have this problem? What were your symptoms? Did it work? I have felt like I have a pinched nerve in the left side of my lower back, especially the morning after a LONG run. Thanks db

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I wish I knew.. seems odd to me.  I guess you correct the problem in short steps.. db

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Why would one leg being 7/8 inch shorter (i.e. 1/8 inch heal) be better than that leg being one inch shorter? — Greg "He said, "Come what may, I want to run." So Joab said, "Run!" Then Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite."  (2 Samuel 18:23) note: email replies should remove RUN from address — I just got back from the Chiropractor and was told my right leg is about 1" shorter than the other. She gave me a 1/8" heel to wear in the right shoe, Does anyone else have this problem? What were your symptoms? Did it work? I have felt like I have a pinched nerve in the left side of my lower back, especially the morning after a LONG run. Thanks db

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Why would one leg being 7/8 inch shorter (i.e. 1/8 inch heal) be better than that leg being one inch shorter? — Greg "He said, "Come what may, I want to run." So Joab said, "Run!" Then Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite."  (2 Samuel 18:23) note: email replies should remove RUN from address —

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just got back from the Chiropractor and was told my right leg is about 1" shorter than the other. She gave me a 1/8" heel to wear in the right shoe, Does anyone else have this problem? What were your symptoms? Did it work? I have felt like I have a pinched nerve in the left side of my lower back, especially the morning after a LONG run. Thanks db

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