Soreness From Treadmill?

arabianhorselover
arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi. I've just recently started walking on a treadmill. It seems to be quite different from walking outside, and is making me very sore. Mostly my hips it seems, but also my lower back. I don't think I'm doing anything wrong. Have any of you experienced this?

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  • Dunkirk
    Dunkirk Posts: 465 Member
    I had this problem, it was the way I was walking. incorrect posture, and the way I was walking. I was slapping my feet down hard when walking. Are you wearing good shoes?
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    I would say my shoes are okay, but not great. It does seem like my feet are hitting too hard, but I can't seem to change that. I've been trying hard to have good posture.
  • Stage14
    Stage14 Posts: 1,046 Member
    I had hip and knee pain when I first started running on the treadmill (which is sometimes a necessary evil). I got a good pair of shoes and set the incline slightly higher and it helped a lot. Also, really pay attention to how you are walking. For me, the treadmill changes my gait and puts extra pressure on my right side. Not sure why, but if I pay attention and keep my form correct, it doesn't happen nearly as badly.
  • april1445
    april1445 Posts: 334
    Sore hips means you're walking with your hip flexors instead of your glutes. Very common thing. Squats helped me enormously with this. Do about 15 squats a day for a week and then try getting back on the treadmill and see if that makes a difference. Also, shorten your stride (take quicker shorter steps at the same speed), that will help you with slamming your foot down.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    One of the reasons I'm not fond of running or walking on the treadmil...

    I agree with the tips to up your incline a little (1 or 2 degrees can make a difference), shorten your stride and be very conscious of your form - back straight, abs in, shoulders back and down, pelvis neutral. Also, don't push the speed too much. I find if I try to walk faster I end up feeling a bit more sore. Better to keep it slow and keep your posture in check.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    Thank you all. I will follow your suggestions. I have not been doing any squats, so will have to figure out how to do those correctly, also!
  • pita7317
    pita7317 Posts: 1,437 Member
    Two weeks ago I injured my ankle on the treadmill and it's still not 100%.
    Good info from the other replies to this.
    I was just wearing socks and walking far too fast.
    I felt pain but continued to walk.
    Lesson learned.
  • mittens817
    mittens817 Posts: 14 Member
    I also have gotten hip and lower back pain recently. I also go on the treadmill everyday. I never thought before that it could be the way I am walking on it. I am very heavy footed to begin with on regular ground or flooring. Also do not have the best posture. I will try the advise on quicker small steps and become more aware of posture and see if I see a change!! Thanks.

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