Don't Let The Sendi Injury, Here Are 5 Right Postures While Walking
YOGYAKARTA Walking, maybe a normal thing to do all the time. Especially when entering walking as your exercise routine. But wrongly placing body gestures, turns out to be at risk of creating joint injuries. According to physiotherapist Dr. Milica McDowell, a good posture not only makes the road more comfortable but helps maintain the health of joints, muscles, and lungs. Like walking with your head down, it can make muscle tense and increase the risk of stumbling or falling. So what is the correct foot posture? Check the following tips.
Pull your stomach a little inside so that the spine gets natural support. There's no need to be really fast, it's just neutral," McDowell suggested.
When walking, imagine that there is a thread that pulls your head up. The upright head helps activate the neck and back muscles, and makes your gaze forward easier.
Relaxed shoulders help arm swing (arm swing). When the shoulder rises, the trapezius muscles can be used mostly, annoying breath and arm movements
Get used to your steps a little in front of your body, not too long. Turn the heel first, then scroll to the tip of your toe. Tumit first hits the ground, reduces shocks to your feet and absorbs force in your knees and hips. This helps reduce pressure on your knees, hips, and lower back.
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The balanced arm swing helps the body stay stable and reduces the waist rotation that is too much. Make sure your elbow bends slightly, and your hands don't bend.
To check your posture when walking is right or not, try walking in front of the mirror. Use a fit outfit to make the lines of your shoulders, hips, and back clear. By paying close attention to several things, such as active cores, upright head, relaxed shoulders, short steps, and right arms swing, walking will be more comfortable, efficient, and good for long-term health.
It is important to understand that improving the foot posture can also increase energy, maintain balance, and even relieve body tensions. So, let's change the usual road habits to light exercise that is full of benefits!