When pain slows your new walking regimen
You’ve laced up your sneakers for the first time in months, and you’re ready to get fit. But pain creeps into the routine soon after you start it. Don’t chalk it up to being out of shape. Get to know some of the aches that can occur, potential causes, and what you can do about them to keep walking.
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Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter
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