So I've been away from blogging for a long time, but I'd like to get back in to it, even if it's just once a week or once every two weeks.
Anyway for today's post I wanted to talk quickly about walking. While walking through school today I passed by a student who was using crutches, and overheard her mention how crutches have been a humbling experience and we don't realize how much we take walking for granted. Hearing this reminded me of when I tore my ACL in the winter of 2007. Rehabilitation was a long process after surgery, and I had to walk with crutches and then a cane for quite a while. I remember now thinking about how we take walking for granted, and how it seems so simple but when you are not able to do it, it becomes something you really miss.
Keeping this in mind, I want to make note that walking is one of the easiest ways to stay active. Walking is a great way to make use of a lot of muscles, working on keeping good posture which can help reduce back pain, and can be a very relaxing activity. I know it can be tough during the winter right now, but even adding a little bit more walking throughout your day can make a big difference. Walk up or down the stairs when you can. Park your car a little bit farther away. Walk around while on the phone instead of sitting or lying down. Enjoy walking because I'm sure you will be very happy with the rewards, and when you don't take it for granted, the rewards can be really great.
