Every person has their own walking posture, but you may not know that your walking posture has a significant impact on your lifespan. Let's take a look at what kind of walking postures can affect your lifespan.
Be careful of your back if your arms don't swing
When your left leg moves forward while walking, your spine rotates to the right, and your right arm swings along with it. If someone's arms don't swing much while walking, it may indicate limited mobility in their back, which can lead to back pain and injury.
Expert advice: You can check yourself in front of a large mirror at home. When people look in the mirror, they naturally straighten their backs and lift their heads. Then, consciously maintain an upright posture while walking, keeping your body straight and not leaning forward. Keep your eyes level, slightly raise your head, keep your neck straight, naturally lift your chest and roll your shoulders back, straighten your waist, engage your core, slightly tuck your buttocks, and emphasize the propulsion on the inside of the metatarsophalangeal joint while walking.
Be careful of stroke if your forefoot touches the ground first
In healthy individuals, the heel should touch the ground first when taking a step. If someone's forefoot hits the ground first while walking, it may be due to weaker muscle control, indicating a possible stroke or herniated disc causing nerve compression and muscle dysfunction.
Decreased stride may be due to knee and bone degeneration
At the moment when the heel touches the ground, the knee should remain straight. If it doesn't, it may indicate limited mobility in the knee joint or hip extension, which can be addressed through massage and physical therapy.
