How to walk correctly and fix your lower back pain. Take the Five Easy Steps

www.mybackloop.com. This correct walking motion and proper biomechanics balances out and relaxes tight muscles, while developing and strengthening the weaker ones. This improves symmetry, flexibility and normal function in the body. It also helps maintain your spinal alignment; sometimes even correcting misalignments which makes my job easier as a chiropractor. When balance and symmetry co-exist with correct walking and the muscles move the joints properly. This results in very little wear and tear on the joints of the body.
Think about this...walking poorly loses your adjustment and increases treatment costs, not to mention that you physically hurt. You also get increased wear and tear on your joints and increase spinal degeneration. It is the degeneration in the spine that leads to conditions liked pinched nerves, sciatica, herniated and bugling discs along with spinal stenosis. Walking combined with our portable spinal decompression device provides great treatment and exercise for nerve compression conditions such as bulging or herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, or chronic lower back pain. The Backloop is far more portable decompression device than the teeter, and truly separate the vertebra hydrating the discs of the spine.
Walking seems as simple as putting one foot in front of the other, right; however go to the mall, and observe people walking and you'll see many different styles and techniques. Most or many people are unaware of just how poorly they are walking or the long-term effects of it. Most are walking with a short stride, almost dragging their feet as they move along, while looking like a duck waddling down the sidewalk. Yes, a little bit of an exaggeration, but I hope you get my point. Few people walk in a truly healthy way. And the crazy thing here is walking is really simple and easy. Since so few know how to walk correctly, teaching you "how to" walk correctly is my goal.
Here are the five key steps to walking correctly:
1. Push with your toes,
2. Proper stride length,
3. Legs close together,
4. Move your shoulders opposite your legs
5. Focus with your eyes on the distant horizon.
Now that's simple! Watch this walking video and practice proper walking everywhere as you develop this new skill which will improve your posture, flexibility and your health. Happy walking!
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[@SEzzz53]

Thank you so much for this detailed video. After years of compensating for foot, ankle, knee, hip injuries/pain, I feel like I don't know how to walk, which kind of sounds silly. You've definitely helped me get a clearer idea of good walking form. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge.

[@mybackloop]

Glad I helped. I have a lot of cool stuff coming down the pipe, somewhere between 3-6 months. Stuff directly for the feet and the pelvis. I'm pumped

[@johnmcfarlane3492]

Thank you from Australia, Dorothy

[@orpat007]

Thank you for such a wonderful video on such a basic movement which we tend to take for granted until we get afflicted with sciatica and lower back pain.

[@mybackloop]

You are quite welcome

[@berdiesanchez268]

LOVED IT AND THAT U WERENT TRYING TO SELL ME ANYTHING! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@mybackloop]

I have other things to sell but walking is FREE. It is fun just helping people too.

[@debbiec6216]

@@mybackloop This video "walk correctly" could that help if you have Trendelenburg gait aka Myopathic gait ??? Because I waddle when I walk ( I have a weak right hip and I believe my left hip drops ). Plus, I have 2 knees to be replaced , I am not sure if the hip or the knees are causing the gait . All I want to do is walk correctly. If you have any suggestions, your help is much appreciated. Thank you, Debbie *My feet isn't spread out or pointing in an angle , both feet are straight forward* .

[@horkosofdonso7624]

I've been making an effort these past 3 weeks to change my walking away from the short stride to the long stride. Thank goodness people make these kinds of videos I was considering going back to the short stride.

[@mybackloop]

Glad to help!

[@camille6346]

Thank You ever so very much -- They always said to walk tall - but you describe how to walk correctly to be tall!

[@mybackloop]

You even look taller. Great job!

[@tiffsaver]

Thanks for posting this. Most people have NEVER learned how to walk correctly!

[@luisantunes6736]

Absolutely right!

[@Dr_Footbrake]

Because we do it naturally?

[@padraigin2929]

Thank you very much Dr. Tillotson. After having just watched 3 or 4 videos of "professionals" explaining how to walk, either professing for forefoot, midfoot and forefoot, heel...all videos of superfluous content. Look no further than this video right here, I believe I am fortunate enough to know when a man of wisdom is speaking sense, my respected father being one such man. My only remark would be your 'toned down shoulder sway' which I thought was pretty funny. It's like once you remember you're breathing, you have to do it manually for a while and it feels unfamiliar. Thank you again, I apologise for the long post but wanted people to understand that if they've seen other videos, this is the one to follow.

[@JanNixDC]

Well Thank you Padraigin! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, obviously, you and your father are smart folks. Walking on your forefoot is idiotic not to mention how you look trying to walk that way. Running might be different but we are talking walking. Thanks again, Dr. Chuck

[@lisak1476]

You make walking fun again. I’m hearing staying alive with the exaggerated stride and that makes for a fun day of walking in good health! Thank you soo much 🤗

[@shellymcguire3075]

I just found this but sure do THANK YOU for posting it.

[@mybackloop]

Glad you liked it.

[@brettsorge5479]

After my Patella knee surgery I changed my gate without realizing it. These videos work on the proper gain mechanics which is mostly back leg push off and front leg landing on heel. Also bending of the front knee is important as the tendency after surgery is to walk straight legged.

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

I've always had a torsion in my pelvis. Six months ago my sister found some exercises and within four days my legs were the same length for the first time since I was a toddler. Now I'm having to learn how to walk correctly with weak muscles where they were knotted up for years. Thank you so much for this video.

[@shelaghcorbett2387]

Hi there, Leslie. That's great news! I also have a pelvic torsion...would you be able/willing to put a link here to the exercises your sister found for you? I've been doing lots of research, but there's nothing like getting it from someone first hand who's had a positve result. (If it's too much trouble, no worries, of course...since we, ahh, don't know one another. Ha ha.) All the best!

[@mybackloop]

You're welcome Leslie. Let me know how you make out. Dr. Chuck

[@fixbackpain390]

Hi i have an exercise that is very good for back pain I want to help you with your back I am confident it will help Please go check it out in my channel It helps with torsion in pelvis too

[@rosieblackmore6602]

Dr. Chuck dr chuck tillotsonTillotson, D.C.

[@mrsaye499]

I'd like to know about these exercises too

[@cwiehle0]

Thank you for posting this doc! Did the shoulder trick with hands in pockets today and it was a game changer.

[@mybackloop]

Sweet! Thanks Chris. Keep it up.

[@hitsugayafan4life]

This was truly amazing. Thank you for such clear instructions and the demonstrations. I can feel a difference immediately

[@EstParum]

Thank you. Had been stuck at home for weeks. Now i was reminded how to walk.

[@mybackloop]

Cool!

[@ronelkayam]

Thank you, doctor. I am a male in my mid forties and have a lower back issue (soreness for years after a martial arts fall). My toes generally point outward when I walk and so I decided to use your technique to correct my walking. I noticed when I tried your method this evening, I felt a spring in my step. I will continue practicing and report the results to you. Your video was excellent and I will share it with friends.

[@mybackloop]

Cool --- Mr. Waterman. I expect to have part 2 done soon, maybe a month from now that should good. Keep walking and thanks for sharing. Dr. Chuck

[@pasekmi]

"Doctor"

[@barbaragrace4446]

THANK YOU!!! I needed this to help with back damage pain.

[@h4ckrun246]

All the important aspects are combined into this short informative video with great explanation. I am trying to incorporate walking more into my life in order to lose fat. These days, I've dived into the basics of how to walk properly mainly because I want to minimize the side affects of walking often and for a long period of time. This one was the most helpful source among all of them. Thank you!

[@chucktillotson4714]

Thanks for your kind words.....now step it up! 😊😊

[@alfred1925]

Walking is good for you if you do it properly as per this video. Just don't run down hills, it could damage your knees if it's steep.

[@vasudama]

Dr Tillotson - thank you for posting. I dont know if you realize but this is exactly how soldiers have been taught to march for thousands of years. 50 years ago I was also introduced to this method whilst in the cadets. Unfortunately I lost/neglected the knowledge over the years. This is the single best exercise any human can engage in and it does zero damage or stress on the body. I have added daily walking to my regime (using this method) and it just gets better. BTW I am no slouch when it come to exercise as I do at least 2 hours per day every day (combination of yoga, martial arts and qigong).

[@mybackloop]

That's cool ---- get back at it! Thanks for your service to this great country! I'm a Canadian transplant to Texas but appreciate ALL you guys do for us!

[@williamhoudersheldt7076]

Vasudama I don't know what Soldiers you are talking about. When I went through basic training, we were told not to bounce the head up and down and to swing arms (not shoulders).

[@kenp6219]

Thanks,getting over chemo side effects of neouropathy. I'm really needing this. Thanks for the video !

[@mybackloop]

Your welcome Ken.....stay focus and eat well....cancer is a bitch.....you may win the first battle but think of it as a war. Lots of good alternative nutrition out there. Turmeric is a must.

[@patriciacoughlin1654]

Great analogy, of the plane landing. Very positive analogy.

[@mybackloop]

Thanks Patricia

[@johnvandehey7002]

Doc, I'm age 77 (6'2", 190#) in reasonably good health except, LPR, slight scoliosis, & weaker diaphragm with LPR. You guidelines are all spot-on. I had bypass @ age 53, & an aortic stent placed at age 63, so all in all life is good. No one in my family had made age 75 - parents & 3 sisters.

[@mybackloop]

Awesome John.....the arm/shoulder motion are real important....a brisk walk is key

[@johnvandehey7002]

@@mybackloop Thanks Doc, I certainly will and already am. You're to be commended as a straightforward, common sense doctor of chiropractic. And I've been to more than a couple. Excellent delivery and suggestions. So glad I took the time to find you. Wish I could publicize you more.

[@robertbondan6558]

Tried this after two days I have increased my distance and decreased the pain. Thank you very much

[@dead4uman]

Thank you so much, I'm young athletic guy and I've been having severe IT muscle pain (just like you described at 4:20) for more than 6 years. It disabled my mobility and prevented me from doing sports at 100%, including boxing and flexibility. I couldn't even dream of high kicks. Just today, I figured out that walking might be the problem and then I came across this great video. I'm going out right now to practice walking according to your tips and I'm very enthusiastic about it. Cheers!

[@onpsxmember]

If your IT-Bands are very tight look here on KZbin for "IT Band Syndrome and Knee Pain" even if you got no knee pain, there is a massage technique to relax a helping muscle that puts a lot of tension your IT band. If that small muscle is relaxed, your IT band will follow.

[@testy518]

Thank you. You give the information starting at the very beginning and quit when you're done. Most would have made this a 20 minute video!!

[@thehonestman26]

Awesome. I'm glad I stumbled across this. I've had back surgery before, and yet I've never had anybody explain this to me. Looking forward to trying it. Thank you.

[@mybackloop]

Hi Robert - I have some great content coming out on the pelvic floor and big part of back pain.

[@Light_EnterTainmenT7]

Simple and Sleek guidelines, very effective. Long live Doc

[@mybackloop]

Keep an eye on your goal.....a brisk walk with good shoulder motion.

[@katz7life]

I seem to be one of the few people who walk correctly naturally, and enjoy it, Especially now with MS when some days walking is not easy. I never thought of "long stride", I have told people to walk from the hips, move the legs from the hips rather than from the knees.

[@mybackloop]

Well said!

[@padraigin2929]

Hello Janelle, I hope you are doing well, my close friend also has MS so I would love to know if you are still able to maintain such good health. Kind regards 🙏♥️✊

[@theUroshman]

Hey, doc, you're a real life-saver. You also know how to explain things in a great, yet simple way. I've just found what I was looking for. This is something that should come naturally to us, but I guess we just forget how to walk properly. Thanks a million!

[@mybackloop]

Great. Glad it was helpful

[@effentjes]

This is so helpful. I am recovering from a displaced tibial plateau fracture (plate, screws, and graft) and just started walking again.

[@user-vy1bg8pm7n]

after watching this I CAN WALK NOW!!!!!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@aliciabrillante]

Thanks for this video. I’m going to put all this into practice and I hope for less pain.

[@mybackloop]

Just about to launch a fantastic pelvic floor protocol. EVERYONE has a pelvic floor problem based on what I see in my office.

[@raziamohamed4585]

Thanks for this - I will be trying this and keep you guys updated

[@blissfulbaboon]

GREAT video! Thank you for educating us.I really appreciate your help.Correct form is so important.I really appreciate your clarity, expertise,and overall excellent presentation.

[@undrgun]

cant believe i had fun watching a video about walking :) God bless

[@mybackloop]

I thank GOD daily for allowing me to consider new ideas that make sense. God Bless U 2!

[@dawkhinsanwin9556]

Thanks Doctor so much for very valuable informative video that I have just seen it today.I have been suffering law back muscles pain seriously almost a month, and taking family doctors’ prescriptions. And then,I went to the physical therapist 5 times but didn’t he very wellI. My situation now is I can’t get and sit up easily from the bed every morning but try hardly. So, I hope that will help me a lot. Thanks 🙏

[@YOGAMUDRAVIDEOS]

Excellent video! My husband is having all sorts of neck and back issues . We've been focusing on his posture , which is not good, but didn't pay attention to his walk, which is also not good. It's not surprising he has so many back and neck issues. He watched this video, it gives nice clear steps to help improve his walk. Thank you!

[@mybackloop]

You are quite welcome. He needs to focus on the pelvic floor too as it is the base of his foundation and his posture. My new material is kick ass for that.

[@YOGAMUDRAVIDEOS]

We will check it out. thank you

[@79vinylmixer]

This is a great video,it has really worked for me,my lower back is killing me from yesterday but from watching how to walk correctly its not as painful to walk around just now,thanks for the great video chuck!

[@mybackloop]

Cool Reuben.....definitely a step in the right direction. Glad I could be of help and that you are reducing your pain.

[@janduff51]

look good over 50

[@fancypaintjobs2192]

Great Video - can relate to all the bad postures and understand your explanations and demonstrations. Thx.

[@mybackloop]

You are very welcome.

[@elizdonovan5650]

Thank you for the clear, simple instructions. Just what I need. ☘️🌝🌲

[@eddoctora]

Thanks, I will start walking this way and see how it goes.

[@mybackloop]

Hopefully, very well.

[@francescabishop9154]

I have suffered from back pain for many years till found out a very effective cure.

[@francescabishop9154]

The good thing is it's natural, discover more here: goodlife5.com/cure-back-pain-naturally

[@segreviousness]

Francesca Bishop do tell

[@vitaliyeyber1658]

This video is a life-saver! Thank you!

[@mybackloop]

Nice to hear that.

[@dchomeimprovements]

Excellent presentation video and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@mybackloop]

It's fun helping people.

[@jacobhawkes6896]

Vasa P q

[@lisawilliams7836]

Thank you very much Dr. Tillotson 😊

[@mybackloop]

You are welcome SO much! Have a great day Lisa.

[@cynthiaharding9536]

Thank you!!!!

[@mybackloop]

Glad you liked it!

[@VenkateshB-wb2vx]

Thank you. Helped me a lot

[@mybackloop]

Glad to hear.

[@orionsdad1]

Thank you so much! This has been so helpful for me.

[@JanNixDC]

Glad to hear. All the best in the new Year!

[@sumailidouglas6459]

VERY USEFUL WALKING CORRECTLY

[@alfred1925]

When I was a kid I got teased for 'bouncing', ie my head going up and down, so I assumed it was wrong and got self conscious, and spent years trying to 'corrcet' it. Wish I'd seen this video back then. Just did a short walk round the block in the dark and it felt good walking naturally for the first time in many years.

[@mybackloop]

Tigger bounces and he's a happy camper....glad you got your spring back......Bouncers are HAPPY people. Keeping smiling and bouncing. Dr. Chuck

[@debbiec6216]

you talking about self conscious , you should check out the people who struggle when they walk . It's called Waddle Gait and there's 3 other names for it too . Like walking like a penguin and we aren't advised how to walk . Try and get the information and it's like looking for a needle in a haystack , it's so secretive. I am very self-conscious now , I'll stay home before I get out in the public , so they can stir at me , when I walk. It's not something I am proud of , which I am not . One day you are walking normal , the next day you are walking like a penguin and wishing I could go back to normal walk. I only wish if someone can tell me exactly what needs to be done, and I will do it .

[@binujacob7880]

great video. thank you very much.

[@mybackloop]

Thanks

[@JamesYeang]

This is a brilliant tutorial

[@mybackloop]

Thanks James. I hope to have part II ready soon. Dr. Chuck

[@timhammer]

Great information! Thank you!

[@mybackloop]

Your welcome, Tim.....please share.

[@murrayturner4284]

thank you Chuck, for your excellent advice.

[@johnb6850]

Thank you

[@mybackloop]

You're welcome. Let me know how this works for you. Dr. C

[@genius-no5sl]

I used to walk perfect according to a doctor when I was 19 . My shoes wore in the right spot . Things changed over time after many accidents

[@SanaKhan-pt3pu]

Thank you so much for the video been suffering from plantar fascitis from last 3 years and started to limp, I always think that I won't be able to walk correctly and now hv developed low back pain too

[@mybackloop]

You're welcome

[@RisingUP20]

Great video!! I am only 24 and I have had knee pain for say 12 years. Ive been trying to figure out how to fix it I knew it had to be the I walk. My knees already feel better.

[@mybackloop]

Thanks, Mike. You need to check out the video about the feet and the knees. You may have a unstable fibula. It's a good video too. Dr. C

[@markcarlson1470]

THIS VIDEO IS SO AWESOME! HOW TO WALK CORRECTLY! I AM 70 NOW AND LOOK FORWARD TO FEELING LIKE THE WAY I WALKED IN MY 20s!!!! SO SIMPLE, YET SO GENIUS!!! THANK YOU! MARK CARLSON.

[@mybackloop]

Keep it simple.....KISS - Thanks Mark........Simple quick and effective exercises etc are where it's at. If it takes too much time....people will not do it. Dr. Chuck

[@TheLifepipe]

28 year of Bmx Ridin' ! Forget how to walk ! Great ya ! Thanks for this science !

[@JanNixDC]

Great exercise BMX. Keep it up, that's impressive. Dr. Chuck

[@gregoriybelskiy1]

Thanks, doctor, for your very informative video! I hope it will help with my walking procedure..

[@mybackloop]

I hope so too!

[@pamtaylor9041]

Thank you so much, getting started today to walk correctly

[@chucktillotson4714]

You are welcome.

[@masseyn5533]

This sounds great I'm going to try this I've Soleus muscle tightness knee pain pins and needles sciatica etc and orthodics for my flat feet don't work... Will definitely give this a go God Bless 🙏 I'm 60 and have Never used my toes Thanks soo much

[@Mahirsahil]

Best video on this subject.

[@mybackloop]

Thanks Salil. Appreciate you're comment.

[@tjbirdi3826]

It's changed everything! Thank you!

[@mybackloop]

You're welcome TJ. My new protocol which is about to launch for the pelvic floor makes this even better.

[@smaror]

awesome video!! This will help for sure

[@mkmk8878]

thank you sir for this informative video.

[@mybackloop]

You are very welcome.....please share it with others. Thanks Dr. Chuck

[@purbadribanerjee3289]

Very good and informative. A big Thanks.

[@mybackloop]

A big your WELCOME.

[@mariaaggio2668]

Good video!! Thank you!

[@mybackloop]

Thanks. Please share.

[@ronieelise6143]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@mybackloop]

Ronie Shackelford Please share the video with your friends and consider a Backloop.

[@ZillahHayslip]

Thanks for taking the time to make this. I am hypermobile and dislocated my left patella 4 months ago, that has healed now (although still hurts), but I have since developed painful Sesamoiditis on the ball of my left foot, I am pretty sure I am not walking properly since the knee injury and that is what is causing it? I am not sure what to do for the best, but will try your tips. Thanks loads!

[@masonkim4749]

thanks, it helped a lot

[@mybackloop]

+Kim明毅 You're welcome.

[@thestudhanson]

Thanks for the awesome advice!! 🙂

[@mybackloop]

You are very welcome....please share.

[@manjunathan2733]

Thanks for the information Sir.

[@mybackloop]

You're welcome. I hope to have part II posted in the next month.

[@manjunathan2733]

okay

[@omen828]

Do we have to have an exercise regime to be fit enough to walk properly or will following your advice make us fit enough? A nice and clear video.

[@mybackloop]

Nemo Hi Nemo: I should have a protocol posted soon.

[@omen828]

Chuck Tillotson Thanks for the notification, Chuck. I'll dop by and check it out.

[@ozziejim8472]

I get a sore lower back when walking, I’ll adjust my strolling technique. Thanks

[@paulgleason7535]

This helped me get back to walking right, after back surgery.

[@mybackloop]

Hi Paul.....please clarify, the Kore chair help you get back to walking right or the technique in the video. I not sure to what you are referring for sure. Thanks Dr. Chuck

[@paulgleason7535]

@@mybackloop your video helped me get out of this protective short steps I have since surgery.Iwill practice proper walking daily now.The chair Iwas going to get and try for back strength.Thanks

[@mybackloop]

Cool. Thanks for clarifying. Happy walking.

[@vjevoricinus]

Thank you!

[@edwarcastil]

Thanks

[@kaspercordes3690]

Thank you so much!

[@mybackloop]

Kasper Cordes Your welcome, please spread the word.

[@rodlloyd1]

Very informative... thanks..

[@plutosdad5481]

Dr Tillotson, thank you so much for this great video, so simple to follow yet very beneficial. I do have one question - if you are wearing a zero drop running shoe like the Merrell Bare Access does the principle of landing on the heel and pushing off from the toe still apply? Thank you.

[@mybackloop]

Yes, with walking for sure, as please provide me with a video of anyone walking without a heel strike. Now running is a different thing, you don't have to land with a heel strike.

[@bsantosh1980]

Thank you doc

[@mybackloop]

You're welcome

[@bluebee8164]

easy to understand

[@JohnKostohryz]

Great video...very interesting.

[@mybackloop]

Brooks. Can't remember the name.

[@tylerbergen1175]

Thank you so much. This was a really good explanation. It helped me a lot.

[@chucktillotson4714]

Awesome

[@abdourahmanjw]

Thanks this is helpful

[@mybackloop]

Great....please share this with your friends. Dr. Chuck

[@cooljavantim5796]

Thank you so much for this walking exercises, I found out that I loose balance when I walk and swayed side to side and I also get cramps on my leg, so if I may ask, incase I practice this daily will I gain balance when I walk and also will I have a much more smother walking? Bcuz I walk alot and I'm beginning to find it hard to walk now, due to the problems listed above, thank u for listening. Will be expecting your reply,😊 any tips or exercises to do would help alot... Bye.

[@tuja464]

I have thought about it that waling correctly could be a great physical exercise but now I saw good method but I need to throw away my shoes that are hard to push up my toes and and buy soft shoes or sport shoes. I will do as he recommend and see the result. Tks,

[@mybackloop]

Yes, use your feet and your toes coupled with great shoulder motion. I'm just about to launch a fantastic pelvic floor protocol which goes real well with the walking.

[@jonny56254]

since my achilles tendon hurted for months i got used too limping and i wanna walk normally again hope this vid helps

[@mybackloop]

strengthen your tibialis posterior and the peronus longus. These are the two muscles that support your arch the most

[@georgeskomorowski]

Thanks soo much!!

[@mybackloop]

You are welcome!

[@renaramadan4626]

Thank god there is a YT Video showing me how to walk! I was getting really hungry and i didnt knew how to get to the kitchen, sheesh... close call >:O

[@JanNixDC]

🤣Funny!

[@MansourAttaallah]

i want to compare the muscle activity of the increasing heel rise with toe pushing walking type .did you see that before

[@Arttricks9162]

Nice information

[@beaucarpenter4688]

Pushing with the toe is the cue I was looking for.

[@mybackloop]

It is very important.

[@crikeymos22]

I have a sacroiliac joint dysfunction on right side. It has caused problems with my first MPJ. Due to this not been able to toe off. I notisesnthat if I go up on my toes on my right foot only the arch has become weak on that side. Just really highlights the problem caused by lack of toe off. I am going to strengthen that side by going up on ball of foot on right side only and holding to strengthen.

[@TheLifepipe]

Thank ya Doctor !

[@dougbrown5566]

suggest you add....teach pelvic tilt,,tummy in, take lordosis (sway)'out'

[@mybackloop]

Thanks Doug......got some new stuff coming out soon!

[@mohamada6281]

Thanks.

[@mybackloop]

Your welcome Mohamad. Where do you live?

[@johnnoe1648]

Thanks bud.

[@mybackloop]

Your welcome John.

[@n.d8001]

excellent

[@mybackloop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@EdwinHenryBlachford]

For years after the accident I relied on pain killers. Then I started walking. I walk through the bush country here, since watching the cavalcade of wildlife is great and keeps me going to see my "friends" every day. My ankles were weak, so I bought Australian Army combat boots which are light but give full support to the ankles. This straightened my duck foot gait. At first I had more pain since my injury was to the pelvis, but I kept going because I felt so damned fit. After a year I was walking 8km a day through loose sand with a 2'6" army stride. After 2 years the level of pain had dropped off dramatically. Then I started weightlifting with selected exercises - avoiding behind-neck-presses since they compress the spine. After a year of that I was lifting 16 ton a day and walking 56km a week. I have a deal now with the guy who sells the army boots since I get 7000km hiking to a pair and recommend them to all the army cadets. It takes a lot of effort and discipline, but I love the 2 hours a day devoted to exercise. There are some exercises I have to avoid still, and I think each of us must work out what those things are for our individual case. The nature of my injury means I will never have a 6-pack stomach.. however I have one hell of an 8-pack back and climb mountains. I'm 6'2" and feel pretty buff now, so people give me respect. You can be a victim or be a warrior recovering, it's all a matter of choice. The biggest barrier is that thing between your ears.. for no matter how restricted you are, you can always improve things. So walking for back pain? Yeh - do it

[@Andrea_Daytona]

Your story gave me hope. Thanks man

[@mybackloop]

Cool story!

[@gopinathmundhe2608]

Andrea what happen to u

[@Andrea_Daytona]

GOPINATH MUNDHE nothing that serious.I was phisically very active until a nasty l5-s1 disk herniation last year kept me from walking for quite some time because of the pain, numbness and tingling. I dragged my leg around for months trying every therapy. After 6 months i tried ozone therapy injection with a neurosurgeon and in 2 months i am back to walk 5-6 kilometers. Pain still comes and goes but it's minimal and i know it will get away. Mc Gill big 3 exercises and neural flossing are helping in that regard...

[@davesmith2675]

Andrea Hope you're well. I had a similar problem and Mckenzie extension exercises with pelvic restraint helped tremendously