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If you hurt one leg and start leaning more on the other side to compensate, can that in turn hurt the good leg?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes: Yes, if you don't take care of one injury, you can definitely injure other body part in an attempt to compensate.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Yes it can: You need to treat and rest the original injury and both should improve.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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A member asked:

If you hurt one leg and start leaning more on the other side to compensate, can that in turn hurt the good leg?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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