Standing Marichyasana creates less impingement, allows increased hip alignment, and improves strength and balance in the legs and hips, which are essential for mitigating pain with leg length discrepancies.
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Read MoreHip replacement surgery offers relief from chronic pain, but sometimes it can lead to a new challenge: leg length discrepancy (LLD).
Read MoreChair Pose (Utkatasana) allows you to notice differences between your sides and try to create more balance and levelness between them if you have a leg length discrepancy.
Read MoreWhile yoga is traditionally done barefoot, there are situations where shoes might be a better option for you. Let's explore the benefits of both approaches and find the right fit for your yoga practice.
Read MoreOften those with mild leg length discrepancies show no signs at all, while more severe cases are likely to reveal more symptoms.
Read MoreMarichyasana is an asymmetric pose and can require those with LLD or scoliosis to do different actions on each side.
Read MoreLeg length discrepancies, though quite common, can cause pain. Here are some common reasons why.
Read MoreThere are several types of body asymmetries, including scoliosis, leg length discrepancy, limb length discrepancy, torticollis, pectus carinatum, and pectus excavatum.
Read MoreStaff Pose (Dandasana) is a basic yoga pose that is one of the best for highlighting postural patterns and strengthening back and leg muscles in those with body asymmetries like scoliosis and leg length discrepancies.
Read MoreSide Plank Pose (Vasisthasana) was found to help reverse scoliosis spinal curves and it is also important for those with leg length discrepancies.
Read MoreWide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana) is a good yoga pose for those with leg length discrepancies and scoliosis because it stretches the legs, glutes, and back while promoting stability in the hips and balance between each leg, ankle, and foot.
Read MoreIf you have a leg length discrepancy (LLD), scoliosis, or various back, hip, or leg conditions you could have gluteus medius weakness or asymmetry. For some people, strengthening or balancing out these muscles will reduce pain, improve balance, and promote body symmetry.
Read MoreI document where my body is in space and how it is affected by my leg length discrepancy (LLD) and scoliosis
Read MoreI bought a pair of black Under Armour running shoes to see what the process was like to get them adjusted for leg length discrepancy.
Read MoreHere’s how I got two pairs of flip flops altered for my leg length discrepancy at a shoe repair shop.
Read MoreJacked Up footwear offers lifts and black flip flops in 4 mm increments for leg length discrepancies. Here’s my review of them.
Read MoreThese five yoga poses help you improve your balance and prepare for life’s transitions, specifically accounting for inherent body asymmetries that arise from the scoliosis or leg length discrepancies.
Read MoreI discuss yoga props you can use to pad your knees when in a quadruped position or resting on your knees.
Read MoreTree Pose is an asymmetric pose that strengthens the legs and glutes while improving posture, balance, and stability.
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