how far can you walk or should you walk??

I walk as far as I need to get to where I want. That said, I know my limits and, especially on pavement, it can be painful. I get back muscle spasms and sharp pains in my knee and hip.
I’ve learned to stretch my errands over a period of time, days in order not to cause too much pain. Getting out and walking around, even grocery shopping, should be enjoyable, not painful.

tisme, I so applaud you for your enduring spirit. Keep walking...walker and all!

Blessings & Prayers....

having bipolar helps

I tried just going for a walk down the street but there are a lot of grass paths and since I slipped on the gravel ages ago I havent done that since so I choose the shopping centre, its flat /air conditioned and can call for help if needed . ( off security etc as the shoppers just walk past u when u fall)

@tisme I have a disability scooter thing and a hoist /lift "but " how do I get them in and out of the car ?????? bending over I either end up on my face or it takes ages to straighten up due to an old back injury from working as a nurse.

@tisme Pay no attention to those others! You do you! Walk as far as you are comfortable/plan to. Walk even when it hurts. Walk for the joy of being able to move, even if it's just a little bit.

Waving the flag and cheering you on!
Ginger

government disability departments decide how much you are supposed to be able to do and how far you can walk in order for them to accept you as disabled. like disability parking permits and such.

@hraka13
We have an issue with many here at a 55+ community with drivers complaining about walkers on roadway (asphalt). Our sidewalks are concrete. Many of national medical associations discourage walking on concrete as super hard and can affect those with back, hip, knees, ankles, feet problem like I have. So I keep beep at all the time.

I put out a community information that of course walkers should walk toward traffic and stay far left of roadway and explain why walker is on roadway versus concrete and why.

When I lived next to a shopping center that allowed indoor walking would see many in walkers and canes. On the contrary we always congratulate them and how good they were doing. Ignore those in your life that bring your grief and focus on those who compliment and encourage you.

@jc76
I agree with your comments about concrete being harder on your body than asphalt and other surfaces. I've been running for almost 50 years, and I've always noticed how much more impact I feel when I'm running on concrete. It's most noticeable in my knees and hips. I've gotten to the point now where I will stop running and walk if I have to be on a concrete surface for more than a few seconds.

Walk walk nd wlk some more….
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