Was wondering whether any one has this challenge -- and if so, any ideas . . .
My right leg is slightly longer than my left, as my left hip and right shoulder are higher. My spine has a slight curve (scoliosis). Not noticeable in clothes, but apparent when unclothed. Have always had my pants shortened with the right leg about a half to 3/4 inch longer. Not a big deal til recently.
In the past few years have had increasing pain in the left hip and side area -- muscle tightness mostly, in the QL and the other back and hip muscles. Lost flexibility and movement and spend a lot of time with a heat pack. It was suggested to me -- and I resisted for a long time -- that I put a lift in my left shoe. Finally last fall I caved and started wearing the lift in my Frye boots. It made an almost immediate difference. I was so encouraged that I stepped up the stretching and Yoga and I am so relieved to be nearly completely free of pain! My back had been so stiff that I couldn't turn over in bed. It has loosened up (massage also helps) so much that I can get my forehead right on to my knees now!!! (I had also tried a chiropracter -- that was totally useless. He said "You have to play detective and figure out what works for you." Well, at least that was good advice)
But -- shoes are a problem. I can put the lift in boots and sneakers but sandals and pretty shoes are really a challenge. I had a shoe repair store modify two pairs of Mephisto Helen sandals -- they have black rubbery soles and it really looks just fine when you're wearing them. But there is no way I can see to salvage all my Birks and strappy sandals.
Anyway, was just wondering if anyone else has a "challenge: like this and any creative ideas for shoes???
My right leg is slightly longer than my left, as my left hip and right shoulder are higher. My spine has a slight curve (scoliosis). Not noticeable in clothes, but apparent when unclothed. Have always had my pants shortened with the right leg about a half to 3/4 inch longer. Not a big deal til recently.
In the past few years have had increasing pain in the left hip and side area -- muscle tightness mostly, in the QL and the other back and hip muscles. Lost flexibility and movement and spend a lot of time with a heat pack. It was suggested to me -- and I resisted for a long time -- that I put a lift in my left shoe. Finally last fall I caved and started wearing the lift in my Frye boots. It made an almost immediate difference. I was so encouraged that I stepped up the stretching and Yoga and I am so relieved to be nearly completely free of pain! My back had been so stiff that I couldn't turn over in bed. It has loosened up (massage also helps) so much that I can get my forehead right on to my knees now!!! (I had also tried a chiropracter -- that was totally useless. He said "You have to play detective and figure out what works for you." Well, at least that was good advice)
But -- shoes are a problem. I can put the lift in boots and sneakers but sandals and pretty shoes are really a challenge. I had a shoe repair store modify two pairs of Mephisto Helen sandals -- they have black rubbery soles and it really looks just fine when you're wearing them. But there is no way I can see to salvage all my Birks and strappy sandals.
Anyway, was just wondering if anyone else has a "challenge: like this and any creative ideas for shoes???
