Is it a sign of a heavy first step? A chiropractor explains the cause and how to deal with it.

"The first step when you stand up and start walking is hard"
"My legs and hips hurt when I first start moving, but it gets better after walking a little."

Have you ever felt this way?
In fact, this is not just due to fatigue or age, A sign that the body's coordination and joint movements are temporarily not working properly This is often the case.

This time from the perspective of a chiropractor,

• Why does the first step feel heavy when you start walking?
• What will happen if we leave it alone?
• Care that can be done with chiropractic

We will explain this in an easy-to-understand manner.

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Why does the first step feel heavy when you start walking?

The first step of the walk is

• Put your weight on one leg
• Linking the hips, knees, and ankles
• Use your core to prevent body shaking

This action is required all at once.

At this time,

• Stiff hip joints and difficulty moving legs forward
• Difficulty moving the ankle and delay in stepping
• Pelvis is unstable and weight transfer is difficult

If there is a situation like Only the first step is likely to feel "heavy" or "stuck."

In other words,
It's hard to start walking = not a lack of muscle strength ,
It's not ready to move forward .

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In fact, these physical conditions are common

For those who have difficulty taking their first steps, The following trends are commonly observed:

• Often starts walking after sitting for long periods
• Difficulty getting started in the morning or after a break
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