Gait and posture are related and can affect each other, leading to pain or discomfort. Underdeveloped muscles, joint function, and conditions like arthritis can also affect gait. A gait and posture analysis can help correct these issues and relieve pain.
A person’s gait is the movement they take when walking or running forward. This gait can affect your posture, especially if your leg muscles or core muscles are underdeveloped. Even gait and posture can be related if a person starts out with poor posture; this can lead to impaired gait, which can lead to pain or discomfort while walking or sitting. People suffering from chronic back pain may consider having a gait analysis to find out if their gait and posture are affecting each other.
Many of the muscles that affect gait will also have an effect on the lower back meaning that gait and posture can both be affected by breakdown of muscle tissue, inefficiency of the bones or muscles of the back and so on. Street. Many people with back pain often show signs of gait and posture problems at the same time, and gait can cause poor posture, or bad posture can alter one’s gait. When a person bends over, for example, the body’s weight distribution is altered and shifted forward. Thus, the person’s gait will also be altered to account for this redistributed weight, potentially leading to pain in the feet, legs, hips, or back.
A person’s gait can be affected by several factors, including pronation of the foot or leg, underdeveloped muscles, impaired joint function, and conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, and so on. When normal leg movement is impaired, other parts of the body can compensate for the abnormal movement by moving into support positions that are not normal or comfortable for the body. The spine, for example, can end up bending in ways it wouldn’t normally bend to absorb shocks that the legs don’t absorb. This can lead to spinal compression or poor posture, providing yet another link between gait and posture.
One way to tell if your gait and posture are being negatively affected is to visit a doctor or other professional who can perform a gait and posture analysis. The doctor may refer the person to a professional athletic trainer who can help the person adjust posture and gait and strengthen the muscles that support the spine to help that person avoid back pain. Correcting one’s gait can also help relieve pain in the legs and hips, which in turn can create a healthier spine, neck and shoulders.
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