When one leg is longer that the other one, the static balance of the body is disturbed. Body weight becomes inequally dispersed on the lower spine and both legs. The leg that bears more weight is susceptible to developing degenerative arthritic changes in the joints, called coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis. Static imbalance also causes the spine to become deviated, a condition better known as scoliosis. Scoliosis, furthermore, makes the spine susceptible to degenerative changes in the vertebrae, called spondylosis. Spondylotic changes then can cause pressure on the roots of the spinal nerves and can manifest with various symptoms such as: pain, tingling, itching, muscle weakness in the legs. The most pressing and immediate actions that you can now take are:
1. You can request an X-ray image of the spine, hips and knees.
2. You can consult an orthopedist about your condition.
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