What could be done to manage an imbalance in the hips?

Question

Hi doctor,

I noticed the other day that when I stand straight against a wall, with my ankles, butt, shoulders, and head touching the wall, I am unable to touch my left calf (and back of the knee) to the wall, whereas my right calf and back of the knee easily extend to the wall. Furthermore, when I stretch my lower spine by twisting my upper body one way and lower body the other way, I feel tightness in the left leg. I am guessing I have some imbalances in my hips. Do advise, please.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern about the imbalance in muscles.

As you have mentioned, your age is 21 years only. This problem indicates you are a very sedentary person. You need to improve your lifestyle first. Second, your calf and hamstring muscles which are part of your back of the leg and thigh region may have adaptive shortening, as it increases beyond the limit it affects a range of movement so you feel restrictions in certain motions, right?

You must go for stretching exercises under physiotherapist supervision then your problem will be resolved. Daily walking briskly twice, jogging running, swimming, and all exercises which make your muscles flexible. Do yoga Pranayam (the yogic practice of focusing on breath) and meditation daily. Learn powerful breathing technique Sudarshan Kriya (a rhythmic breathing technique).

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.