I have a bad back hard to walk a long way. Will this help me while i'm walking? Some suppoprt to lean on?
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Hi Missy,This cane will help you. My father really likes the cane. He cannot walk for a long distance or stand for long. But he uses the cane as a support when he has to stand somewhere for long (not too long) and when he is walking for stability. He likes the cane so much that he wants me to get 2 more in different colors so he can use all of them as accessories to match his outfits.
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If you adjust a cane very high to keep you upright, it will lessen the strain on your back. I have a bad back and this helps a lot.
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Not unless you use two. Mostly it helps disperse some of the weight on your knees and feet, and will help prevent falls. I find that leaning on the cane to reduce the weight on my knee can make my back ache. Of course, I am so full of arthritis that I may be blaming the cane unfairly.
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I bought this cane for my 92 year old mother. She uses it daily. It helps with her walking and gives her support. This is her second cane in this style. She left the first one in a restaurant so it was replace. Hope this helps.
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My guess is that yes it will help. Sometimes you only need a little support to help maintain balance. I gHave had three back surgeries and a torn ACL and I keep mine in my car for those days I need a little assistance
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Hi Missy I find the cane very helpful as I haven a failed knee replacement but have had a spinal fusion as well my physio has been teaching me to use the cane for support to relieve the pressure on my back you will also find it produces more stability but do not lean forward as this creates more spinal pressure if you have to lean forward even to reach for something I have been taught to push your bottom out as this immediately takes the pressure of the spine not the most elegant but it works good luck.
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Yes, it is of great assistance; so much that I purchased another. One for my car and travelling and the second one in my home.
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Yes. If the person has issues with a tight or sore back, it is a real boon!
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i have two winnie walkers and i find that i have to keep balance by how i walk. since i lean forward because of my back the walker stays pretty much in balance for me.DID YOU NOT GET A PAMPHLET WITH YOUR WALKER? I WOULD CALL THE MANUFACTURE TO GET THE INFO YOU NEED.
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Probably not your best tool - look up "pant assist". I'd also try some multifidus strengthening exercises for your back (check out the book Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis). Research is now finding that people with back pain have really weak multifidus muscles. Good luck!
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I do not find that it is supportive of my back. It does go lower than my waist line.
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Better ask a physical therapist because I do not know how it would help knees being hard and and unbendable. I use it to sit upon and when I do exercises where I put my feet upon it. It is great for standing upon and balancing.
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I used it for my back... believe I have torn muscles etc, from heavy lifting. I did notice a big difference with it and shall continue to use it. Barbara
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It seems to help what ever places it touches. I have a bad back, but it does not act like most bad backs. I bought it for my shoulder, but my back doesn't bother me when I have it on. Can't say what it will do for someone else.
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You would need help. I don't recommend this product I want to return it it does not help with my posture
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You need to adjust the position of where the weight hangs. It should be hanging down from your back to around your lower back area. If set up properly, you will unconsciously keep you back straight to have the weight hang rather than press up against your back if you were to slouch. At least that's the way how its worked for me.P.S. You shouldn't sit against a back rest if you are wearing the Body Rite, because the weight will press against the back rest and cause more pain than good. Only use when sitting on a backless stool, standing or walking.
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I would think it would be quite helpful. Yes. Need to adjust buckle for tightness where you want. Depends on thickness of clothes. If sitting belly sticks out more than standing.
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Absolutely. It is great for back, neck, knees etc. sometimes I but it on my lower back while I take a walk and it feels really good.
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Hi Michael Honestly, I didn't find this worked for me. It was not the first posture guide I have ever used, and hoped it would help, as it is different from others I had tried. I still found myself hunched over. It didn't take very long for me to get used to the feeling of the tugging and was not a problem for me. I got used to ite
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I also have a bad back, which is why I bought this chair. I'm not sure how severe your situation is, but I found that the chair is durable enough for the price and has different degrees of incline which you can manually adjust the back to. All in all I think this chair is a good option for back pain.
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Yep. It will support your weight. The question is really what you're trying to accomplish. The product gave me the respite and confidence to not need it any more. Best of luck!
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I would have to say it's more for lumbar/back relief. But, maybe it's worth a try. If the back is straight and supported, then the rest of things usually fall into place too. I have a Tempur Pedic cushion to sit on for my office chair and it helps me in that department.
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Yes it supports my middle back...I wouldn't recommememory memory foam if you're over200lbs.