Why you should be WALKING BACKWARDS for ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

⚠ IMPORTANT: If attempting walking backwards, please use support such as a stable kitchen counter or the assistance of another person to ensure safety. Also make sure the path you are walking is free of obstacles ⚠

Walking or slow running backwards up quite steep inclines/hills is especially brilliant for many reasons that'll soon become obvious as you get used to it and find you can't live without it(possibly literally!!).
I try to do it outside on public paths in low-traffic areas either barefoot or almost barefoot(in the woods ! ) - wearing just old-ish socks that are starting to wear out.
To avoid falling over, beginners should focus on raising their heels higher than normal as they heave each leg backwards at the end of every stride or retro-stride - just before the foot touches the ground.
And retro-walking-jogging-running also uses significantly more energy/calories than "normal" boring non-retro walking-jogging-running.
The list of benefits is very long indeed. Of course, top football/soccer players etc have been doing it in long serried lines on training grounds for many many decades...
Paul G

I walk backwards at the gym.

is reversing the direction on the elliptical the same motion as backwards walking?

Will it help lower back issues?

I’ve been walking backwards for 2 weeks now and my lower back pain is gone along with 50% of my knee pain.

I have been walking 🚶 backwards for about a month now. I have arthritis on my knees etc.David. Scotland UK

I walk backwards twice a week , it’s exhausting, but I like it and feel good, I’m 66 years old in good health!

Thank you for this video! I started actually running backwards and find that it makes a big difference. Thanks again for all of your great videos!

If I run backwards fast enough, can I go back to the 1970’s, when my knees, life in general and music were sooooo much better.

Amazing

IF, IF, you fall walking backwards your arms will not be able to protect your head as it hits the ground like a melon. Think about it. Ouch. 👍👍👍. 6-10-2023

I did notice that walking backwards removed the slight pain I feel when walking forward, I will be doing this at home and if walking on a deserted park 😂

I am 70 and have been walking backwards for the past year. My hips and knees hurt so bad at one time that I could not lay down comfortably to sleep. Within three days of backwards walking I had no more pain when I laid down at night. I walk to the local middle school field and walk around the track. People sometimes ask me why I am doing it so I tell them. Another thing I use is an ointment called "Rub on Relief" by Living Well.

Ive been doing this it realy does help .

But walking into a Bus is probably not good for arthritis

I have knee pain in both knees.Will give it a go

will this help bone on bone knees

Thank you. Great content in a short, concise video. I didn't have to endure 25 minutes of jabber to distill 4 minutes of content. Straight to the point and very useful.

I can attest to this , ellipitical 15 minutes backwards , 15 minutes forward everyday and I get up the hiking trails with no knee or back problems

Careful, walk backwards on grass not on metalled or paved roads. People tend to lose balance and fall backward. Hitting the back of the head with a fall on a hard surface may cause serious problems in old people.

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What about exorcising backwards on elliptical or stationary biking? Can this too have a positive effect??

Backwards uphill is even better. Backwards uphill with farmers carry even better again.

My hall is 5 feet wide and largely deserted. I can walk forward then backwards the hall length. I use a small mirror for backwards.

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You look fit girlfriend

Thank you Alyssa for the great information.

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I try to walk 6 miles outside every other day, but it's been getting painful with my L3 back compression fracture, and back and knee arthritis. I recently started backward walking on the treadmill at my gym. I do 5-minutes of backward treadmill (dead mill) walking at the start of my weightlifting workout and 5-minutes at the end. I've been pleasantly surprised that my back and knee pains have diminished after my workouts. I wish I had started doing this years ago.

Is there any benefits to doing the farmers walk backwards?

I’d love to see some pool exercises.

Great content! I recently started walking backwards and notice the relief on my joints. Plus definitely feels good to engage otherwise ignored muscles. Just subscribed, thanks!

I love it, my knee paid just goes away when doing it. I get some funny looks but who cares 😆

My dad struggles with arthritis pain. Definitely gonna tell him about this tip, thank you!

Great post

I’m here Walking backwards as I’m watching a video with your video at same time

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

I like to include reverse and lateral walking in between sets or circuits during a group fitness workout, for active recovery. Glad to see it emphasized here!