I'm walking wrong..

MzRKP
MzRKP Posts: 19
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So I've recently decided to begin walking/jogging again and found that 5 minutes into it, my lower back and front of my shins are in so much pain! I googled and found that I had to change my posture, that helped with my back. For my shins, I found that maybe I am landing flat footed instead of rolling into my walk.. Anyone know any other pointers I can take?

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  • NotGoddess
    NotGoddess Posts: 1,198 Member
    My first thought reading your post was: "She needs new shoes!"
    Find a running store in your area where they'll do gait analysis and find a pair of shoes that fit the way you run. You'll find it a lot less stressful with the right shoes.

    If you find yourself striking flat try focusing on keeping your legs under you rather than forcing your legs forward (if you do). It might help. I'm just a novice but I found that helpful to running on my forefoot.
  • MzRKP
    MzRKP Posts: 19
    I thought the exact same thing! So I bought new sneakers, those Nike Free ones.. And they are so comfortable, but my shins still hurted 5 minutes in... But I am going to try focusing my legs under me, i do have a tendency to over stretch my legs forward LOL... It had never been a problem before, I'm also 20 lbs heavier now, so that could be it! Thank you, I'll let you know how it goes!

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