Walking: The Best Cure for a Bad Back
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Walking: The Best Cure for a Bad Back

By: Ed Forteau

Have you ever thought about walking to reduce your back pain? It is probably the last thing to cross your mind. Sitting in a chair, or lying in bed may seem like the best things to do.

But the fact is, if you perform the proper technique in walking, you can lessen, or even eliminate your back pain and increase the overall strength and muscle definition of your lower back.

There are multiple studies that support this. The results of one study found that walking 15 minutes on the treadmill lower back pain was reduced significantly. A different research study shows that lower back pain was reduced up to 50% after walking for a solid half hour.

But why does walking reduce back pain? - Walking actually helps you tone your leg muscles that greatly affect your lower back. If your leg muscles are strong, the stronger your lower back muscles also become. And the more toned your lower muscles are, the better support they provides to your spinal area.

- Walking releases what are called endorphins and serotonins which are chemicals that make you feel better.

- Walking is a form of distraction as you aim to balance yourself and work your way around objects. Distraction keeps your mind off of the pain which is something you cannot do while lying down.

However, walking with good posture, and with the proper technique will help reduce your back pain. Here is how...

- Stand up straight, avoid leaning forward. Leaning is an actual cause of back pain.

- Keep your head up, keep your eyes looking forward, approximately 15-20 feet ahead of you.

- To help you look forward, keep your chin up, which means the chin is parallel to the ground.

- Keep your stomach tight.

- Your arms should form a right angle, and your hands should be curled and relaxed.

- When you start waking your motion should consist of your heel striking the ground first. Then your foot should roll from hell to toe, pushing off with your toes.

MBT shoes correct your gait and cause you to walk with the proper technique naturally. These shoes are strategically designed so that you will naturally fall into the proper walking posture. The unique soles allow you to rock or roll your foot to lessen the impact and at the same time these shoes keep you standing straight - a very crucial posture in order to reduce back aches. If you are going to walk to reduce your back pain, make sure you have quality walking shoes.

Article Source: http://articlenexus.com

Ed Forteau is the co-publisher of WanderingEducators.com. We wrote an excellent review on MBT Shoes and the health benefits of using them as a quality walking shoe. You can read is review here: www.wanderingeducators.com/marketplace/apparel/do-mbt-shoes-really-work.html

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