Oct 09, 2025

These mistakes you unknowingly make while walking affect your posture

Aanya Mehta

Dragging your Feet

Dragging or shuffling prevents natural hip and leg movement, reducing your stride efficiency and putting stress on joints.

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Leaning on One Side

Carrying weight unevenly (like a heavy bag on one shoulder) tilts your spine and weakens your core over time.

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Looking Down at your Phone

Texting or scrolling while walking bends your neck and upper back, leading to tech neck and long term posture issues.

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Slouching Forward

Leaning too far forward strains your lower back and shoulders, affecting spinal alignment. Keep your chest lifted and core engaged.

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Not Engaging Core Muscles

Walking with a relaxed core lets your spine collapse slightly. Engaging your abs keeps your torso stable and supports proper posture.

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Overstriding

Taking steps that are too long puts extra stress on hips and knees and disrupts your gait. Maintain a natural stride.

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Forgetting Arm Movement

Not swinging your arms or holding them stiffly limits momentum and affects spine alignment. Let your arms move naturally with your stride.

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Wearing the Wrong Footwear

High heels, flat shoes, or worn out sneakers can affect your balance and alignment, causing poor posture.

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