🌸 Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Your Back, Hips & Spine? 👟🏃‍♀️ Let’s talk about two powerful forms of movement: walking and running. Both can support your health, but they affect your body differently. 🚶‍♀️ Benefits of Walking Walking is a low-impact activity that may help: - Improve circulation, mobility, and posture - Support healthy hip and spine movement - Strengthen the muscles that support your body - Reduce stiffness from prolonged sitting - Improve balance and coordination - Support blood flow to the pelvic floor with less repetitive impact and downward loading than running - Support brain health, neuroplasticity, memory, and overall cognitive function - Potentially reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia as part of a healthy lifestyle Walking is a wonderful option if you’re returning to exercise or managing back, hip, pelvic floor, or joint concerns. 🏃‍♀️ Benefits of Running Running can help: - Improve cardiovascular fitness - Build endurance and lower-body strength - Support bone health - Strengthen the legs, hips, and core - Boost mood and energy However, running creates greater impact and repetitive loading through the hips, spine, and pelvic floor. Proper strength training, technique, footwear, and gradual progression are important. 💕 Which One Should You Choose? Choose the activity that feels appropriate and sustainable for your body. You can also combine walking and jogging but with back pain , walking is the best and always start small , I recommend walking 10 minutes after each meal and slowly progress as long as there is no pain , if there is pain stop and rest . 🚶‍♀️ Walk for 2 minutes 🏃‍♀️ Jog for 1 minute 🔁 Repeat for 20–30 minutes Remember, walking still creates some pressure through the body, but it is generally lower impact than running. If you experience pelvic heaviness, leakage, pain, or worsening symptoms, reduce the intensity and consult a qualified healthcare professional. (Which is me, reach out anytime if you have any question ) book a free consult here https://www.backmasterclass.com/schedule

I’m so happy you’re here! But before you jump into the training, I want to meet YOU! 😊 If you dont leave a comment down below you will be removed in this community 👇 Introduce yourself in the comments below: 1️⃣ What’s your name, and what country are you joining us from? 2️⃣ What is your #1 goal? Less back pain? Stronger core? Better posture? More flexibility? Getting back to an activity you love? 3️⃣ What do you do for work, and what challenges are currently getting in the way of your daily activities or goals? 4️⃣ FUN ONE! 📸 Share a photo of your workout space, favorite place to stretch, Pilates/Yoga setup, or something that inspires you to stay active! And most importantly—don’t be shy! Read the other introductions, say hello, encourage each other, and start connecting. To navigate this community, all the modules are located inside the classroom and my Free live workshops and trainings will be in the calendar, so be on the lookout to my upcoming live training and education. This is a supportive space where we can learn, grow, move, and progress together as you work toward less back pain, a stronger deep core, better posture, and more confidence in your body. My Core Back Protocol brings together principles from Physical Therapy, Pilates, and Yoga to help you understand your body and build a stronger foundation—step by step. This is where your journey begins: BREATHE → CONNECT → STRENGTHEN → MOVE → REGAIN YOUR LIFE 💙 Welcome to the Core Back Protocol! I can’t wait to learn more about you and support you along the way. — Annie Physical Therapist | Pilates & Yoga Creator of the Core Back Protocol I actually attaching my space of comfort, wellness, fitness and peace

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