09/07/2025
Could your back pain be caused by a temporary difference in leg length?
Maybe you've been told you have a "leg length discrepancy" — and along with the label came a dose of fear, frustration, and a long list of expensive inserts, orthotics, or custom shoes.
But here’s the truth most people don’t get told:
👉 There are two types of leg length discrepancy — anatomical (structural) and physiological (functional).
And that difference matters a lot when it comes to treatment.
We can assess which type you have — and more importantly, whether it’s contributing to that nagging one-sided lower back pain you get… especially when:
🚗 Getting in or out of the car
🌙 Turning over in bed at night
🏃♂️ Or even just standing or walking for a while
This pain is often coming from your SIJ (sacroiliac joint) — a small joint where your spine and pelvis meet. A slight pelvic tilt or imbalance can cause irritation here, and it’s commonly mistaken for general low back pain.
The good news? If your leg length difference is physiological, we can usually improve it along with accompanying back pain — often significantly — with targeted physio treatment.
➡️ Stay tuned to see the exercises we used to correct this patient's physiological leg length discrepancy and decrease her back pain within 15 minutes!
