Humans were made to move (otherwise, we’d be statues), so we often walk, squat, bend and perform other movements on autopilot, doing what comes naturally to us. But over the years, bad movement habits can sneak into the picture, often without our being aware of them. “What happens is the body naturally changes with aging — strength and flexibility decrease — and the person can’t compensate for the changes,” says Robert Gillanders, a physical therapist in Charlottesville, Virginia.
As a result, you might adopt ways of moving that let you work around a decline in strength or flexibility or that allow you to avoid discomfort that might occur with proper movement form. The trouble is, these movement mistakes can lead to pain and injuries.
For a closer look at specific movement mistakes people often make as they get older, with advice on how to correct them from the AARP, CLICK HERE.
