The Problem with Heel Strike Walking

The problem with heel strike walking is becoming an increasing topic of interest. This interest has been propelled by the preceding debate about proper foot strike during running. This debate gained prominence after the publication of the popular book, Born to Run. The question is, does heel strike with walking really cause a problem? If it doesn't, why are people insisting that it does? I will give you my answer to this question in this video.

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The human body is incredibly versatile in the ways it moves. This allows us to navigate a wide variety of terrain, from flat ground, uneven ground, steel uphill and downhill slopes, stairs, and much more. It is this versatility that opens the door to many possible errors. The more complex a machine, the easier it is to break, and this holds true for humans as well. Many people develop pain in the back, hips, knees, or feet which are not related to prior injury. They are cause by the daily stresses of normal movement. Reducing your risk of developing this type of pain requires understanding what variations of movement put you at risk. Is it heel striking, or is it something else?

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