Feels like one leg is longer/one leg gets extra sore

[Steveruns]

I have a weird problem. I kind of favor my left leg when walking down stairs, have for a while.

 

When I run my left calf always gets a good burn and around my knee it feels really stiff. My right leg feels like it is keeping me taller and I after a while I start to kind of limp run.

 

Also, right at the top of my right thigh/hip I get this weird pinch when I bring my leg forward. I feel this if I lay down and lift my leg up in air as well. It's almost like my right leg is "locked" while my left functions normally.

 

I know this probably doesn't make much sense to someone else but does any of this sound familiar to anyone? It's such a weird thing and I desperately want to know what the deal is or what to do to fix or help it.

[Jeshi]

Maybe you have a pinched nerve or tight hip joint?

 

I haven't experienced this problem, but I had life-long shin/calf pain when running, which I was able to clear by foam rolling and then using other tools to dig deep into the muscle/fascia. 

 

If you can, I'd check out a sports therapist or a professional that can look at your issue in person.

[KellyAnn]

Hey Steve,

 

I would definitely get that checked out.   Make sure you do stretches after your workout so see if you can elongate that hip flexor...  I would see a Doc if it bugs you.  

 

Good Luck!

[HobohemianGirl]

My chiropractor gave me a 1/4 inch lift based on the measurements he found.  Walking more than an hour or so caused terrible pain that would last for days.  Now I feel like this silly little lift has given me back a part of my life.  Not all chiropractors will take the time though.  I'd been to 3 PTs, 2 Orthopedists, and several chiropractors, and an acupuncturist for over 20 years of pain before I found someone to give me this diagnosis!  Good luck and keep running!