Walking with sticks

Tricia2
Tricia2 Member Posts: 2
edited 27. Apr 2013, 14:10 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have arthritis in my lower spine and right ankle. Following a decompression operation 2 years ago I continue to walk with 2 sticks. I would like to progress to walking with just one. Does anyone have any advice as to how I can achieve this, please.

Tricia

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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Tricia
    If I was you I would go to one crutch...I have just stopped using two stick and gone to using crutches and find I am moving better....I really made my back worse with the sticks....I seem to be more upright ...then maybe you could use one stick.x
    Love
    Barbara
  • lizzieuk1
    lizzieuk1 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    If possible can you book in with a physio they will be able to help you rebalance yourself and strengthen the appropriate muscles to help you cope.

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