How to Walk Without Looking Down with Todd Martin MD

How to Walk Properly without Looking at the Ground with Todd Martin MD. In this Walking Code video, I answer the most frequent question I have been getting lately, how can you walk without looking at the ground? I am amazed at how often I have been getting this question based on people watching my Top 10 Walking Tips video where I recommend walking with the head up and level to the ground and the eyes forward. This is an important question, especially for seniors who may have balance issues and are at risk of falling.

Normal posture, whether standing or walking, uses a vertical spine with the neck also up and elongated. A bent neck will cause misalignment, strain, and early wear-and-tear. That does not mean we can't look down in certain instances, like coming up to a staircase, or hiking on rugged terrain. But those are exceptions, not the rule. In most modern environments, we have relative predictability of the basic nature of the ground in front of us. I will show you how the body naturally adapts the gait to the surface underneath us without having to look at it. It is more important to keep the spine aligned and have visual awareness of what is in front of us. That can't be done while looking at the ground.

If you have balance issues, then you should look at the ground if you feel you need to, but that is not normal walking technique. If you do have issues, it would be advisable to talk to your doctor or a therapist so you can have balance testing done which might indicate the need for a gait aid like a cane or walking.

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