Advice on a good walking aid.

[greg vess]

I find myself needing a walking aid sometimes. Not all the time but occasionally when my back is real bad and my knees go at it as well. What I need is somebody to give me the skinny on how to go to about it some of the insurance will cover it. I was thinking maybe a cane but sometimes that might not be enough. These last few days have been literally crippling and I'm hobbling around the house and just can't do much at all.

Anybody have some words of wisdom or advice on how to go about this?

 

[JoKeR50]

you can just buy a cane at walmart, that will be cheapest for you. If you need something more like a "granny" walker, you know the one with the tennis balls then those too are pretty cheap and can find them at target or walmart but you may have to special order them. For something like a rollator seated walker with hand brakes then that might be something you need to go through your provider for as you want to "spend" the money on a quality one.

 

[Gunanddoglover]

If you have not been to an orthopedic Dr please do debilitating back pain is no joke.

Amazon has what appears to be everything

Amazon.com : walking aids

 

[BDR1]

If you go with using a stick, I’ve heard a lot of good things about using the long sticks.. takes the burden off your shoulders and helps with keeping upright… I don’t know this for a fact, it’s just something a few folks have told me

 

[Wile E. Coyote 5.0]

I used a cane for a few years after my accident. Hand comfort with the cane you choose is a must if you don't want a sore hand and arm to go with a sore back

 

[greg vess]

you can just buy a cane at walmart, that will be cheapest for you. If you need something more like a "granny" walker, you know the one with the tennis balls then those too are pretty cheap and can find them at target or walmart but you may have to special order them. For something like a rollator seated walker with hand brakes then that might be something you need to go through your provider for as you want to "spend" the money on a quality one.

I think I'll pass on the granny Walker!

 

[LARGO9]

When I got my hip replaced I got everything i needed from the Goodwill place for free, just return it when your done. Plus whatever the VA gave me i gave to the Goodwill place

 

[Cruisers460]

I used a cane for a few years after my accident. Hand comfort with the cane you choose is a must if you don't want a sore hand and arm to go with a sore back

This! Personally I liked the one that is at 90 degrees/ The curved ones didn't help much.

 

[alleycat]

Amazon has a wide selection across all price ranges. You’ll want to size it right to fit your build and ailment, and use it some around the house to get used to it before venturing out.

I made a couple for myself….not terribly difficult….

 

[Bushwick100]

I used a cane for 18years, and a back brace, because of my Cancer. The cane worked for me, I'm not going to lie the pain medication also helped, but now I'm not using neither. Good Will was good advice but look at thrift stores they have allot of canes and other items. Good luck