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A member asked:

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).

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

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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