Dr. Meenu

HOW TO WALK EFFORTLESSLY: CORRECT WALKING TECHNIQUE

• BAD MOVE: Heel-pounding Walk

This pattern of walking is characterized by a heavy heel/foot strike. It tends to send increased shock waves up the leg that can put stress on any of the pelvic or spinal joints. This kind of walking is probably a habit, and it’s usually more exaggerated when you are in a hurry, angry, barefoot, or wearing flat shoes with dense, hard heels or spike high heels.

• GOOD MOVE: Impose a smooth, efficient landing of your Heel and Foor as you walk

Think about landing quietly, smoothly, and efficiently. This will cause you to use more muscle control in your feet and legs, and a smoother carriage will result. Make sure that your shoes are not contributing to your pounding (for example, shoes with solid, dense heels or insoles that offer little shock absorption). Better shoes or a pair of cushion insoles will probably help.

However, the most important thing is to make sure you reduce the degree of pounding by simply thinking about landing more smoothly, quietly, and softly.As you improve your ability to land softly, you can walk as swiftly as you wish.