creepcolony
03-24-2004, 06:18 PM
i severely sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago, and i've been using crutches to walk for the past few days. my armpits are really sore and i don't know how much longer i will be able to use the crutches! if you had this problem before, plz tell me how you dealt with it!
Xshare
03-24-2004, 06:30 PM
Do you have towels on the tops of the crutches, because, you need those. WIthout it... ouch.
mainarea
03-24-2004, 06:35 PM
Use towels or some sort of padding. Works wonders. :)
- Matt
blue27
03-24-2004, 06:58 PM
Don't be such a sissy. Walk it off.
Just kidding.
They do have half crutches which are like canes with an arm brace. Maybe that would be a better solution for you.
Hiccups
03-25-2004, 12:00 AM
I think you're supposed to put your weight on your hands while using them, not on your 'pits. Most people don't though.
Hostex Australia
03-25-2004, 12:02 AM
lol, padding will help, or like others said use a cain ;)
peersignal
03-25-2004, 02:33 AM
Well, as I've always been explained, you're not supposed to use your armpits. The proper way to use the crutches is to hold them against your side, just below the armpit. Otherwise, you'll get sore armpits...as you are experiencing at present.
Regards,
Waylon