How to walk to avoid injury?

Any joint in the body, such as the knee, hip, elbow or shoulder, can suffer from joint pain. Common causes are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout or physical trauma, according to the health website Medical News Today (UK).

Walking properly can help reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of joint pain.

In most cases, proper exercise will help reduce joint discomfort. This is because exercise strengthens the muscles around the joint, thereby reducing the stress on the joint. In addition, exercise can help with weight control, reduce stiffness, and increase joint flexibility.

One of the best exercises for people with joint pain is walking. Walking does not put undue stress on the joints and also promotes blood circulation. Improved blood circulation helps to deliver nutrient-rich and oxygen-rich blood to the joints, thereby improving the healing process and reducing inflammation in the joints.

Not only that, walking also helps strengthen muscles, especially the thighs and muscles around the joints. When these muscle groups are strong, they will help support better joint movement. Walking also helps the body secrete endorphins, a hormone that acts as the body's natural pain reliever.

To walk safely when suffering from joint pain, experts recommend starting at a slow pace. Take short, easy steps, then gradually increase the length of your stride and your speed. It is very important for people with joint pain when walking to choose shoes with good foot support in the sole. This will help reduce pressure on the joints when walking.

People with joint pain should prioritize walking on soft surfaces such as grass and dirt roads, and limit walking on hard surfaces such as asphalt and concrete because they will put more pressure on the joints. In some cases, walking aids such as canes may be used to practice walking.

However, there are some types of joint pain that patients should limit walking for, such as severe joint pain, new injuries that are causing severe pain, joint pain due to overuse or repeating a movement for a long time, according to Medical News Today (UK).

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