Is Your Leg Length Equal? Test At Home #leglengthdiscrepancy #lowerbackpain #selftest

Test Your Leg Length at Home: Could It Be Causing Your Lower Back Pain? Did you know that up to 80% of people with chronic lower back pain may have a functional leg length discrepancy? It’s often overlooked but could be the root cause of your persistent back discomfort, especially if you also have slip disc, pelvic misalignment, or postural imbalance. In this short video, learn a simple DIY leg length test you can do at home to check if one leg is functionally longer than the other—a key contributor to lower back pain, disc bulge, and chronic pelvic rotation issues. 👇 What You'll Learn: ✅ What Is Functional Leg Length Discrepancy? Understand how differences in leg length (due to pelvic tilts or muscle imbalances) affect your spine alignment and back health. ✅ At-Home Leg Length Test: Lie flat on your back and neutralize the pelvis by gently lifting and lowering the hips. Extend both legs and bring your feet together. Have someone observe the position of your inner ankle bones to see if they align. Sit up slowly while keeping your legs extended and observe for changes in leg length—a common sign of pelvic rotation. 🎯 Why This Matters: Leg length differences, even minor ones, can increase stress on the lumbar spine, leading to disc issues like L4-L5 or L5-S1 disc bulge. Fixing or compensating for these discrepancies can reduce back pain, improve posture, and prevent spinal degeneration. 💡 Tip for Accuracy: Perform the test on a firm, flat surface and stay relaxed throughout. Having someone assist can make it easier to spot misalignments. #lowerbackpain #leglengthtest #backpainrelief #leglengthdiscrepancy #hometest #functionalleglength #pelvicrotation #healthtips #physiotherapy #chronicbackpain #spinehealth #spinealignment #slipdisc #discbulge #discprolapse #physiguru