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    5. If you're limping on your right leg, should you use the cane on your right or left side?
    If you're limping on your right leg, should you use the cane on your right or left side?

    My low right back & hip hurt when I walk (as does my upper rt leg).....It seems to hurt more if I use the cane on my right side...does this make any sense?

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    +1  Views: 1558 Answers: 2 Posted: 10 years ago
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      Whatever works best for you is the side you should use the cane on.

      10 years ago. Rating: 4
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        If it's Sciatica, a stick is not always helpful, steady exercise is best. But it may be something worse, have you consulted your doctor?

        10 years ago. Rating: 3
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          mollyboo

          sunnyB, Thank you for your responce...it seems I have lumbar degenerative disks, a pinched nerve, and a bulding disk, stenosis and severe arthritis...Apparently, there are so many things wrong they do not recommend surgery...bicycling, swimming and alternate ice & heat. So far still in a lot of pain. OY.....Thank you for your suggestions.
          molly
          commented 10 years ago


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