Have you ever heard of musculoskeletal alignment? It is the alignment that determines the symmetry between the left and right side of the body. Although many wish to believe that the body is symmetrical, at least in physical attributes, this is not entirely true. Having one arm shorter than the other is a normal condition.
If one of your arms is shorter or one of your legs is shorter, you shouldn’t sulk. This is normal and you are not the only person in this world who is experiencing the same condition. What you have to do is adapt. For example, if you need to do exercises like push-ups, you can put something under your lower arm for good balance. If you have to walk on uneven legs, you can customize your shoes to suit the situation.
Why is there asymmetry in the body? There are many reasons why one of your arms is shorter. One is bone development. The bones in the other arm may not have fully developed and as a result may not have reached the ideal length. It could also be that your bones had a fracture. If your bone has been fractured, there is a tendency for it to shorten when it heals. This is because some parts may have been lost during the injury. Therefore, it is important to see a doctor about bone fractures to make sure nothing like this happens.
What can you do if you have uneven arms? As mentioned above, the best way to deal with this is to adapt to the situation. Be creative and resourceful to balance your two arms. If you are determined to resolve the situation immediately, you can undergo surgical procedures. You can have bone lengthening or shortening surgeries. Both can make your arm length equal. However, if you decide on this treatment, you need to make sure you get the best doctor in town. You also need to be patient because the procedure will not bring immediate results. You will have to wait weeks or months before seeing the real results of the operation. You also need to prepare for any pain you may experience. Shortening bones will require trimming the bones themselves. Lengthening the bones will require cutting the bones and filling them with new ones. With this, you can estimate that the procedure will be painful at times. You have to endure the pain if you really want to have arms of the same size.
Body symmetry will improve balance, however body asymmetry will require you to adapt to certain situations to achieve good balance.