When Walking Becomes a Problem

By Clifford H Woods

People are aware that walking is one of the most effective ways to get a thorough exercise. It does not only strengthen the muscles of the lower extremities but it also works out the upper parts of the body. It also increases the cardiac rate, which is effective in burning fat. This will soon lead to losing weight and getting healthier. With the benefits that it is providing the people, there are some who experience pain and they perceive it as a normal effect from the activity.

However, pain should not be ignored since this may possibly not be a sign of tiredness from the activity itself. There are a lot of factors that goes into generating pain. If you ignore them, there is a possibility that a simple leg pain or foot pain can develop into a chronic problem. Every year, numerous walkers become seriously injured because of walking-induced pain.

You may think that this problem is already bothersome, but the real aggravating part is the aftermath. Since you experience pain, you will most likely stop exercising, lose your motivation and then lose your muscle tone and gain some weight. Soon, walking becomes a problem and you might wake up one day and find that you can barely walk!

There can be a lot of reasons that lead to such a situation, such as shin splints, neuroma, lumbar strain, Achilles tendinitis or even inflammation of the joints. The latter is the most common reason why most people experience that pain that they do. Most individuals think that only senior citizens can have this problem but it can actually happen to anyone since there are numerous contributing factors to lead to inflammation and thus pains of all sorts.

Joints connect your bones with one another and they act as support to help you move about. A disease that can affect this part may result in extreme pain and restriction of movement. Contributing factors that can lead to this problem would include sprains, strains, gout, rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

Taking in dairy products when you have dairy allergies can also cause inflammation and pain to your joints. There are even cases where people who are affected with arthritis can develop pain in their joints when they drink milk.

There are solutions to these kinds of problems. Taking an over the counter drug is not one of them – not recommended at all! You would be much better off looking into the natural remedies for this condition. 

Things such as a natural anti-inflammatory like MSM. MSM stands for Methyl Sulfonyl Methane and is organic sulfur and a very good anti-inflammatory.

Some other natural remedies may include warm or cold compress which can alleviate stiffness and numb the pain; an anti-inflammation diet which includes taking vitamin B6 and food containing it such as cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes, bananas, grapes, avocados and tuna to lower the levels of inflammation and taking in food that is rich in omega 3 fatty acids such as salmon, shrimp, scallops, tofu and dietary supplements to control and avoid inflammation.

With these natural remedies, you do not only get better with your condition but you also get to eat healthy and save more money. 

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Author: Clifford H Woods is the Executive Director of Vibrant Life.
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