Walking
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Joan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy
Walking is one of the best things you can do for your back. Many people find that their backs hurt less when they walk. Practice good posture as you walk: Stand tall. Leaning forward or backward as you walk can put strain on your back. Keep your head up and your eyes forward. Every once in a while, shrug your shoulders…