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Re:How Exercise Can Calm Anxiety by TillE on Thursday July 04, 2013 @06:02PM (#5992645)
> I am not overweight, but speed walking or light jogging used to cause me a hell of a lot of pain

If you're talking foot/leg pain, see a podiatrist. Foot problems are very common, and you may be able to get a lot of relief with simple orthotics.

Re:How Exercise Can Calm Anxiety by pavs on Thursday July 04, 2013 @06:12PM (#5992662)
It used to be foot pain mainly, but now its not anywhere nearly as bad as it used to be. I think it was mostly due to not using my legs for anything more than a brisk walk for more than a decade.

Now my pains are gluteus and calf related, but I think they are mainly because I have been pushing myself pretty hard. Gotta slow down a bit and give myself more time to recover.

Re:How Exercise Can Calm Anxiety by ghswa on Thursday July 04, 2013 @07:04PM (#5992800)
I'd recommend seeing a podiatrist anyway[1].

I've known about my alignment issues for years - mega tight hamstrings and weak gluteals so I got my first pair of (corrective) running shoes from a local, reputable, running shop[2] after a gait analysis. I couldn't run further than 3 miles before the pain in my knee became too much.

The shop then referred me to a podiatrist and switched my corrective shoes for a neutral pair, with insoles from the podiatrist. Since then I've had no problems and have run a half-marathon and 10k.

[1] Not that I'm an especially experienced runner but I've known about my alignment issues for years and, with running in particular, really notice the difference the right correction makes.

[2] http://www.mymoti.com/

Re:How Exercise Can Calm Anxiety by pavs on Friday July 05, 2013 @12:38AM (#5993467)
I will see if there is any good podiatrist where I live (I highly doubt), but thanks for your suggestion, I appreciate it.