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10 Major Reasons You Feel Pain When Walking—and How to Feel Better Fast

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ATHENS We all know that walking is one of the safest, easiest forms of exercise, so why should you bother reading up on the risks? When left ignored, an innocent foot pain or leg pain can become a chronic problem. Even the smartest walkers can be hobbled as a result of a walking-induced pain or a nagging old exercise injury that walking has aggravated. As bothersome as the initial problem can be, the real damage is what happens next. You stop exercising, misplace your motivation, and lose muscle tone. To make sure a debilitating walking injury doesn’t prevent you from reaching your fitness goals, we asked leading experts for advice on how to avoid aches and treat the most common walking pains. Join the Prevention Virtual Walk on May 1, 2021! Sign up for free and do your 5K wherever you please. We look forward to walking “with” you! 1. Plantar fasciitis What it feels like: Tenderness on your heel or bottom of foot What it is: The plantar fascia is the band of tissue that runs from your ...
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Choosing The Right Plantar Shoe Can Reduce Injury Risk This Spring

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  BREEZY Warmer weather and longer days are just around the corner. A spring surge in athletic activities naturally will follow, as people head outside to enjoy a run, hike or pickup sports.  Yet, many people will fail to wear the properly fitting shoes.  Only 28% to 37% of people wear shoes of the proper width and length, according to a 2018 study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research.  Not wearing the right athletic shoe can lead to blisters, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and hip, knee and back pain, orthopedic surgeons warn.  Achilles tendinitis is a common overuse injury among runners caused by "a repetitive or intense strain on the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone," according to the Mayo Clinic. Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the plantar fascia, the band of tissue at the bottom of the foot, becomes inflamed and painful.  Stress fractures also have...
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