getting a lot of pain in arm now
mike77
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Hi all , I hope someone can help me , I have been trying so hard to pass the driving test , my arm was sore to start but as more more driving lessons went on it eased , now just when I have passed as I am getting out more (love it ) my arm is killing me I think it is from holding my arm in the air as I use the push and pull leaver so was looking if someone had any ideas what I could use as an arm rest while using this Adaptation
Mike R & Hazel & Mike JR
Mike R & Hazel & Mike JR
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Hello Mike, it's nice to hear from you. I was so pleased for you when you passed your test but this is a nuisance, isn't it? I don't have an adapted car like yours but hopefully someone on here has and will be able to answer your question. Take care. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hi Mike. You did so well to pass your driving test and I’m sorry your arm is playing up now. I’m wondering one or two things:
1. Are you actually driving more or less than when you were having lessons? If you’re driving less now, it might be that you’re not using the muscles frequently enough. I found that, once I wasn’t driving every day, my arms seized up. If that’s the case with you, I’d suggest either driving daily or getting some useful exercises from a physiotherapist.
2. Where is the push/pull lever? I used a pull on/push off handbrake but it sounds as if you might be meaning a steering device? If so, could you explain exactly where it is and how it works?
3. It might be that you just need to do some exercises after driving that will relax the muscles that have been overused.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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Oh Mike I am sorry, I suppose with using it so much more now, it will affect it.. I wonder if whoever adapted the care could help, sorry I dont know much about these things, I hope you can get some info very soon xLove
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stickywicket wrote:Hi Mike. You did so well to pass your driving test and I’m sorry your arm is playing up now. I’m wondering one or two things:
1. Are you actually driving more or less than when you were having lessons? If you’re driving less now, it might be that you’re not using the muscles frequently enough. I found that, once I wasn’t driving every day, my arms seized up. If that’s the case with you, I’d suggest either driving daily or getting some useful exercises from a physiotherapist.
2. Where is the push/pull lever? I used a pull on/push off handbrake but it sounds as if you might be meaning a steering device? If so, could you explain exactly where it is and how it works?
3. It might be that you just need to do some exercises after driving that will relax the muscles that have been overused.
thank you for responding to my post
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barbara12 wrote:Oh Mike I am sorry, I suppose with using it so much more now, it will affect it.. I wonder if whoever adapted the care could help, sorry I dont know much about these things, I hope you can get some info very soon x
phoned moblity up to make sure I had the correct number , they said I had so ok there
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I do hope the mobility people will be able to help, Mike.
My own pull on/push off device was the handbrake so that wouldn't be much help to you. I used an automatic with the foot pedals swapped round but a normal steering wheel. Driving always made everything ache but I enjoyed it. How long the pain lasted depended on a lot of other things such as, if I could rest when I got in or if I needed to do other things.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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dreamdaisy wrote:Hello Mike, it's nice to hear from you. I was so pleased for you when you passed your test but this is a nuisance, isn't it? I don't have an adapted car like yours but hopefully someone on here has and will be able to answer your question. Take care. DD
thank you
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Hi Mike,
You know I was so pleased when Toni told me you had passed... a huge well done there for you.
I also wonder if its because the muscles are a bit weak and in time it will ease but could the mobility people help you with some kind of rest as well? if its on the steering wheel it might be harder to have a rest attached but could be worth asking them if they have any ideas.
Hang in there and again a so well done! Hi also to Hazel and Mike jr. Cris xx0 -
That's a good point there Cris - maybe they will get stronger and therefore less painful over time
Such a shame Mike when you have worked SO hard for your license :roll:
Love
toni xxx0 -
hi all , I am not going to let this pain get the better of me , just phoned the people who supplied my adaptions and they are goint to move it but have to find out how much it will cost ( hope its not too dear ,
now this pain in my hip is nothing , to the pain in my arm god I feel like cutting it of ( which is silly) just cant wait untill it eases
thank you so much skezier for your kind words
no way am I going to let this beat me
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