It’s so frustrating when walking causes neck pain and fatigue shoulders.
The emphasis on proper form can help you enjoy walking pain-free.
Sometimes, though,neck and shoulder pain can kill the vibe.
Even though it may seem like walking causes neck pain, improper form is the real culprit.
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McManus recommends imagining a dangly earring hanging from your ear.
physical therapist, functional medicine health coach, and owner of Full Circle Wellness PT
If that imaginary earring dangles in front of your shoulder, you might experience some back strain over time.
This is important because it allows your mid-spine (thoracic spine) to twist slightly as you walk.
These include the squalene muscles on the sides of the upper chest.
McManus recommends youbreathe while looking in the mirrorto practice better form.
If your shoulders rise while you inhale, thats a sign that youre engaging these upper muscles.
Instead, breathe deeply into your body as if your breath was going to reach your feet.
Its fantastic that you enjoy it and want to reduce the amount of pain you experience.
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physical therapist, functional medicine health coach, and owner of Full Circle Wellness PT
