05/12/2025
👣 Could a Small Difference in Leg Length Be Causing Your Child’s Scoliosis? 🧒🩺
New research (April 2025)shows that even mild leg length differences—less than 2 cm—can affect spinal alignment in kids and teens, leading to functional scoliosis. The shorter leg often causes the pelvis to tilt, which in turn shifts the spine out of alignment. 📏🦴
📚 In a study of 63 children (average age ~12), all showed spinal curves on the side of the shorter leg. And the bigger the leg length difference, the more pronounced the curve (measured as the Cobb angle). But there’s good news: simple solutions like shoe lifts can often improve posture and reduce the curve—especially if caught early!
đź’ˇ If your child has scoliosis, it might be worth asking: Could this be linked to leg length?
âś… Early screening
âś… Simple interventions
âś… Better outcomes
Let’s spread the word so more parents know that something as small as a few millimeters could make a BIG difference. 💬
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