No, this isn't a trick question, but I think I may be walking incorrectly I'm not unfit, but I stopped going to the gym last year as I was overdoing it somewhat (nearly passing out, being sick in the showers etc. I don't know the meaning of moderation) so I've been making sure I try and do lots of walking instead. The problem arises when I walk quickly. I'm over 6' 2" so I have quite a long stride and I find that if I walk quickly, then it stops my lower back aching quite so much (separate problem that I think is from bad posture), but, has the counter effect of making my shins feel like they're on fire. The reason I think I may be walking wrong, is because I get no pains or anything in my thighs, but my shins (not my calf muscles, they're fine too) feel like the muscles are constricting around the bone (lactic acid build up?). It wears off after a while, if I cease movement, but it is very uncomfortable while it is happening. Anyone else have this or have any advice on ways to combat it?
Us tall people just get leg problems. I'm always having random cramps and tendon pangs around the ankles that feel like a hat pin is being driven in.
Well, after looking that that link, I can safely say I'm no athlete and have no worries about it affecting my 'game' I would say though, that according to the causes in that, the 'flatfoot' part might well be the problem. It's not seriously affecting my life as such, but I might have to look at some new footwear that has a more supportive insole. Thanks all, mucho appreciated
My advice is to work into it slowly. You can put strain on tendons, change the way you walk because of it... and strain other tendons and really eff your walking up.
Get thee to a decent sports shoe shop - and I don't mean your local branch of JCB - and get them to analyse your gait. They'll fit you with trainers desighed to combat any problems you have. If there's no good sports shoe shop in reasonable travelling distance, look for a branch of Scholl. They do insoles. Not as good, but better than nothing. Don't just buy insoles off the peg, ie from Boots or something. If you're a flattie you probably over-pronate. I know I do, and having the right trainers makes a world of difference.
Why would I want to go there? You want me to walk around with a forklift or something? Not sure how that'd help my insoles at all... I think you mean JJB lurkie
