Robin Burden answered
If you're having problems lifting your leg up when you are in a seated position, there are a number of possible causes.
As with all medical issues, I'd advise seeking the opinion of a professional for a definitive answer. Nevertheless, here are my two-cents' worth:
Can't lift your leg when you're sitting down?
Most people are able to perform the action you described, so there is probably something that needs addressing here.
However - because of the long list of possible causes - it's pretty much impossible for anyone to give you a definitive answer without further details or proper clinical evaluation.
The following might all be relevant in terms of affecting your ability to lift your leg from a siting position:
If you're suffering pain when you attempt to move your leg in this position, that is your body's way of saying 'hey, there's something not quite right here!'.
Therefore, if you're in pain or discomfort, I'd recommend seeking medical attention immediately.
If you simply can't lift your leg, you may want to give the limb a few hours' rest before you check on the symptoms again.
Things to look out for include:
Again, the only definitive solution would be to visit your doctor.
As with all medical issues, I'd advise seeking the opinion of a professional for a definitive answer. Nevertheless, here are my two-cents' worth:
Can't lift your leg when you're sitting down?
Most people are able to perform the action you described, so there is probably something that needs addressing here.
However - because of the long list of possible causes - it's pretty much impossible for anyone to give you a definitive answer without further details or proper clinical evaluation.
The following might all be relevant in terms of affecting your ability to lift your leg from a siting position:
- Muscle damage
- Ligament damage
- Nerve and neurological impairment
If you're suffering pain when you attempt to move your leg in this position, that is your body's way of saying 'hey, there's something not quite right here!'.
Therefore, if you're in pain or discomfort, I'd recommend seeking medical attention immediately.
If you simply can't lift your leg, you may want to give the limb a few hours' rest before you check on the symptoms again.
Things to look out for include:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Tenderness
- Stiffness
Again, the only definitive solution would be to visit your doctor.
