Walking

Techniques for Effective Exercise Walking

Ben Parr — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:33:38 -0700

There are several stretches and techniques that will improve the benefits of exercise walking, as well as help prevent injury.

Stretching before walking

Prior to exercise walking, gentle stretching should be done to prepare the joints and muscles for the increased range of motion needed. It is important to take an easy five minute walk to warm up the muscles before stretching so they're not completely cold when stretching.

Return to Exercise After Microdiscectomy Surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:15 -0800

Healing faster with exercise

Early mobilization and exercise may help patients heal sooner, as the pre-operative pain has usually caused patients to limit their motion, and limited motion is a common cause of pain. In addition to an early exercise program of stretching, strengthening and conditioning, return to normal daily activity may also help improve the secondary soft tissue component of the pain after microdiscectomy back surgery.

Exercise Walking for Better Back Health

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:46 -0800

People with ongoing or recurrent episodes of lower back pain should consider the benefits of walking as a low-impact form of exercise. Aerobic exercise has long been shown to reduce the incidence of low back pain. However, people with low back pain often find some forms of exercise too painful to continue, and therefore don't get the exercise they need to maintain good health.

Walking Shoes for Exercise Walking

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:46 -0800

Exercise walking, as with other forms of exercise, requires the right equipment for a safe and effective routine. Good walking shoes are an important investment, and choosing the appropriate walking shoes is an important step in maximizing the benefits of exercise walking.

Finding the proper walking shoe may take some time and a bit of money, but it is essential for achieving long and short term benefits. Shoes are the most important piece to equipment in walking.

Guidelines for Buying Walking Shoes

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:46 -0800

There are three essential factors that should be taken into consideration before purchasing a new pair of walking shoes.