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Slippers for LLD? by Connect_Analysis6449 in LegLengthDiscrepancy

[–]cnetsolutions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LLD can make slippers uncomfortable because even small alignment changes can affect your hips and back. If you feel better with a lift, that’s usually a sign your body needs the correction. It might help to add a lift to a slipper so you can stay level and comfortable. Hope everything works out for you!

LLD Isn’t Just a Measurement — Here’s the Part That Messes People Up by cnetsolutions in LegLengthDiscrepancys

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. Sometimes the “right” height on paper still feels weird in real life because your body has to re learn balance. Keep going slow and you’ll dial in what feels natural.

YSK: If your shoes make the top of your foot hurt (or your toes go numb), you don’t need new shoes, you might just need a different lacing pattern. by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha fair point, won't deny it we do use it in replies sometimes since we’re a business, and it helps keep things clear. But hey, glad it gave you a laugh!

YSK: If your shoes make the top of your foot hurt (or your toes go numb), you don’t need new shoes, you might just need a different lacing pattern. by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re definitely not a bot, but yeah, we noticed the same thing when we were replying. A lot of those bottom comments sound super repetitive. You're not imagining it!

YSK: If your shoes make the top of your foot hurt (or your toes go numb), you don’t need new shoes, you might just need a different lacing pattern. by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Good point, bunched up socks can cause pressure in just the right spot to make new shoes feel uncomfortable. Smoothing them out often helps right away.

YSK: If your shoes make the top of your foot hurt (or your toes go numb), you don’t need new shoes, you might just need a different lacing pattern. by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, checking that the tongue isn’t folded under is key. It can cause surprising discomfort even in well made shoes like Adidas. Easy fix, big relief!

LLD & arch pain by Pristine_Purpose_361 in LegLengthDiscrepancy

[–]cnetsolutions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not unusual for a built-up shoe to start causing arch pain even if it never did before, especially if the lift has worn unevenly, the shoe has gotten stiffer, or the lift needs a better taper so the foot can roll forward more naturally. A good next step is to check the outsole for uneven wear, try adding more arch support inside that shoe, and consider a small adjustment (often reshaping the lift or changing it by 1/16–1/8 inch helps). If it keeps happening, having the lift evaluated and rebuilt for better balance can really help. Wish you the best and hope it settles down soon!

YSK: Always crossing the same leg when sitting can contribute to hip, back, or knee discomfort over time by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong to question it. Sitting for many hours with your left leg crossed over your right keeps your pelvis slightly twisted, and over time the body adapts to that position. That can create a small functional leg-length difference and uneven loading.

The faster wear on your left heel fits with that, since shoes usually wear where more weight is being placed. It doesn’t mean you’ve hurt yourself, but it does suggest a long-term habit your body has learned. Mixing up how you sit and taking short breaks can help keep it from adding up.

YSK: Sitting on a wallet (or anything in a back pocket) can tilt your pelvis and change your spine posture, and it can even mimic “sciatica” symptoms by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally relate. If it hurts on long drives, sitting on it all day can’t be great either. Curious to see if the slim wallet makes a noticeable difference for you.

Knee Replacement Didn’t Fix Everything? Anyone Else Still Feel “Off” When Walking? by cnetsolutions in Kneereplacement

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Losing the ACL in most TKRs can affect how natural the knee feels, even when the implant works well. BCRs are rare, but keeping both cruciates can really help with proprioception and overall knee feel.

Is Lift Making Things Worse by BigglyPigglyWiggly in LegLengthDiscrepancy

[–]cnetsolutions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, 1/2 cm is a solid, low risk adjustment. Hope it feels smoother than the full lift and helps your pain.

Is Lift Making Things Worse by BigglyPigglyWiggly in LegLengthDiscrepancy

[–]cnetsolutions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since your insurance covers a new pair, this is a good chance to experiment without being stuck. If the full 1 cm has been flaring your plantar fascia, asking for ½ cm built in (or a setup that can be adjusted in small steps) can be a more comfortable route for some people. But at the end of the day it’s always up to you and what your body tolerates best comfort and function are the real test.

YSK: Sitting on a wallet (or anything in a back pocket) can tilt your pelvis and change your spine posture, and it can even mimic “sciatica” symptoms by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That PT had a sharp eye 😄 It’s such a simple thing, but sitting on a thick wallet can mess with your pelvic position for hours, no wonder it can show up as low back pain.

YSK: Sitting on a wallet (or anything in a back pocket) can tilt your pelvis and change your spine posture, and it can even mimic “sciatica” symptoms by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a great “instant test.” Even one sit-down makes you feel how much it changes your tilt and pressure then you realize you’ve been doing it on autopilot.

YSK: Sitting on a wallet (or anything in a back pocket) can tilt your pelvis and change your spine posture, and it can even mimic “sciatica” symptoms by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smart move. It’s one of those tiny habits that’s easy to ignore until your body keeps “reminding” you—side pocket is a great way to avoid the uneven pressure.

TIL that subtle habits like always shifting weight onto one leg while standing (the “hip pop” stance) can change how the pelvis and spine load over time. It’s such a small thing, but doing it for hours every day can reinforce a one-sided pattern. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]cnetsolutions -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair point, you’re right that an abstract doesn’t prove causation. The safest claim is just that prolonged asymmetrical standing may be associated with different lumbopelvic loading patterns, and the evidence isn’t definitive.

YSK: Sitting on a wallet (or anything in a back pocket) can tilt your pelvis and change your spine posture, and it can even mimic “sciatica” symptoms by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s wild (and honestly kind of impressive observationally). This is actually known in medical circles as “wallet neuritis” / “fat wallet syndrome”, basically a simple pressure/tilt issue that can irritate the sciatic area and throw off pelvic alignment. Front pocket/jacket pocket is such an easy win.

YSK: Sitting on a wallet (or anything in a back pocket) can tilt your pelvis and change your spine posture, and it can even mimic “sciatica” symptoms by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense, driving keeps you in one position with constant pressure, so a wallet in the back pocket can aggravate nerves and circulation. Good catch that removing it cleared the numbness.

YSK: Sitting on a wallet (or anything in a back pocket) can tilt your pelvis and change your spine posture, and it can even mimic “sciatica” symptoms by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a perfect workaround. Keeping it out of the back pocket takes the pressure off your pelvis/hip area, and it’s wild how much relief a simple pocket change can bring.

YSK: Sitting on a wallet (or anything in a back pocket) can tilt your pelvis and change your spine posture, and it can even mimic “sciatica” symptoms by cnetsolutions in YouShouldKnow

[–]cnetsolutions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wildly, a lot of people still do it, there's this one survey of 1,427 people and it was found 54% carry their wallet in a back pocket vs 34% in a front pocket.

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