Cannot Lift Right Leg
It is undiagnosed but my GP sent me to Physical Therapy.
Cannot lift right leg. For four months Ive been unable to lift my leg without pain. Since the pain is persistent for 4-5 weeks it needs to be investigated. I have to use my upper body strength and the inside door handle to hoist myself into the Jeep then reach down and pick up my legs to get them inside the vehicle.
Beside not being able to lift my leg there is quite a bit of pain above below and to the left of the knee cap right leg. You can convince yourself that the leg is not paralyzed by shortening the lever. There may be primary pathology of these muscles or there may be damage to the nerves supplying these muscles.
Your inability to lift your leg combined with drop foot could stem from disorders in your brain and spine. I have to lift my right leg. I still have knee buckling issues.
Before 30 the nerve root isnt stretched and its the nerve root stretching in the straight leg raise test that. Difficulty crossing one leg over the other is a sign of hip arthritis. Pain is in the hip and butt area.
If youre suffering pain when you attempt to move your leg in this position that is your bodys way of saying hey theres something not quite right hereTherefore if youre in pain or discomfort Id recommend seeking medical attention immediatelyIf you simply cant lift your leg you may want to give the limb a few hours rest before you check on the symptoms againThings to look out. If you suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS or multiple sclerosis MS or have had a stroke you could be dealing with leg muscle weakness in addition to drop foot. They have no idea but have me doing pilates style exercises.
Example getting into a car. To don or doff your socks you need adequate hip range of motion. For the last few days I have been getting pain in my left thigh when lifting it.
