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Back hurting while walking

dcglobalgirl
dcglobalgirl Posts: 207 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I went on a lovely long walk on the beach. Why does my back hurt so much?

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Do you usually walk that far?
  • dcglobalgirl
    dcglobalgirl Posts: 207 Member
    Thanks!
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,862 Member
    Weak core + uneven terrain can do that.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Lack of resistance training for your back would be my first guess with the info you've given.
  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,255 Member
    You may walk with bad posture, that is, allowing your lower spine to overarch. I have this issue and have learned to consciously roll my hips under myself.
  • llUsernamell
    llUsernamell Posts: 12 Member
    Do you pull in your core while walking? My lower back would hurt when I would walk on the treadmill, until I started tightening my core.
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