Walking therapy

GrahamBS

Hi, I have osteoarthritis in my lower spine. Normally walking is quite painful in my lower back and my legs. But I find if I walk fast the pain is initially very bad but after about a mile the pain reduces to manageable proportions. Has anyone had similar experiences? Does anyone know why the pain reduces? Thanks

Graham

Tom

Good morning, @GrahamBS and a warm welcome to the forum.

I see that you have osteoarthritis effecting your lower back and legs. Normally, your lower back is quite painful when walking. You have now varied your routine and find that after a mile of brisk walking the pain reduces to a manageable level.

Have you ever seen a Physiotherapist or discussed this with your GP? The following section from our website discusses back pain:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/back-pain/

This one deals with pain management:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

Please keep posting and let us know how you get on.

Tom, Moderator.