Most people have an anatomical or functional leg length imbalance which depending on the degree of imbalance may cause chronic pain in the body.  The discrepancy may occur due to a shorter limb (congenital, pathological or surgical causes), lack of full joint range of motion in one leg/foot, pelvic tilting, or scoliosis of the spine. Pain resulting from a limb length imbalance may occur in the foot, knee, hip, back, neck, jaw or cranium depending on how the body compensates for this discrepancy.

Understanding the underlying cause of a limb length imbalance and how to correct it is paramount when treating this type of chronic pain.  Treatment may include Strain/Counter Strain techniques, Myofascial releases, Joint Mobilisation,  Acupuncture techniques, footwear modification/advice and in some instances heel lifts or orthoses.