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When a herniated disc causes sciatic pain, will the opposite leg feel shorter over time?
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No: Probably not. The disk herniation has no effect on leg length. I have not had a patient complain (or notice) of a leg feeling longer or shorter if they have or have had radiating pain (sciatica).
Answered 9/28/2016
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Disc: Perhaps your affected leg feels longer because you have weak muscle that flex (bring up) your ankle. If so, you should have it checked.
Answered 8/4/2013
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