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question about walking??

plussizemommy
plussizemommy Posts: 185
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Okay so I'm new here. Hi, I'm Star :happy: Anyway, I decided to go for a walk yesterday to get my cardio in. Usually I dance around the house like a fool lol! Well, halfway through my walk, I noticed my back was killing me!! Why would my back hurt so much from walking? I have a really high arch in case you need to know.

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  • plussizemommy
    plussizemommy Posts: 185
    Okay so I'm new here. Hi, I'm Star :happy: Anyway, I decided to go for a walk yesterday to get my cardio in. Usually I dance around the house like a fool lol! Well, halfway through my walk, I noticed my back was killing me!! Why would my back hurt so much from walking? I have a really high arch in case you need to know.
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    How old are your walking shoes? It may be time to get some new ones
  • janiebeth
    janiebeth Posts: 2,509 Member
    Most likely the shoes. Especially if you are walking on hard pavement, you may need some extra shock absorption.

    I think walking on pavement is much more difficult than a treadmill anyday..

    jb
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    Shoes or posture. Make sure you are standing tall, keeping your back in a correct posture.
  • plussizemommy
    plussizemommy Posts: 185
    hmm i didn't think about that. my shoes are pretty worn out. looks like i will be buying a new pair! thanks guys!!! :happy:
  • sara1881
    sara1881 Posts: 1
    Believe it or not....stretching your hamstrings plays a big role in your lower back. Stretching different muscles contributes to fewer injuries elsewhere.
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