I have a broken ankel, and my whole upper body has been hurting since i've been using the crutches. what cani do to make using the crutches and my upper body less painful?
2007-02-16 06:21:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
since you are using your upper body more to bear your weight it is going to be sore. Advils and hot showers will help. Also - ensure that your armpits are NOT resting on the crutches when you use them -this is not proper technique and may lead to a pinched nerve in your arm.
2007-02-16 06:31:25 · answer #1 · answered by sparky39fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. Crutches are supposed to be adjusted to the user.Be sure there is 4 finger width between the top of the crutch and your arm pit. That way there is no possibility of axilla nerve damage.Have your hand grips adjusted so that your elbows are slightly bent.Your elbows should not be locked. It's tough since women tend not to have upper body strength of men. You probably know to elevate your ankle as much as possible. Bones take 6-8 weeks to heal. May it pass quickly.
2007-02-16 06:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, its how you are using the crutches that makes your
upper body hurt. I know, I was on crutches for quite a while with
my broken foot... try looking at these sites:
http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/crutches.htm
http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/bonesjointsmuscles/bone3458.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crutches/HA00063
2007-02-16 06:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by my-stang 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you use the crutches properly and that they fit you correctly. You can get gel pads (http://www.wisdomking.com/product71410c105051.html) for both the tops and the hand grips for the crutches. These are much more confortable and help protect your skin from breaking down and getting sores.
2007-02-16 06:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by debwils_4kids 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting some towels or fabric around the top part of the crutche to cushion your armpits.
2007-02-16 06:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem too when I was on crutches, I just tried to not use the crutches as much as possible (my problem was my underarms hurt).
2007-02-16 06:26:33 · answer #6 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that you have been properly fitted with crutches and you know how to use them. Also stay off your feet as much as possible.
2007-02-16 06:28:13 · answer #7 · answered by sneerglaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try putting towels on the crutches where your armpits are. or you could go to your doctor and ask him/her for a wheelchair
2007-02-16 07:20:47 · answer #8 · answered by Liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well obviously the crutchers r the ones under r shoulders. i had it too and i made wounds there. change them,there r some others that u can enter the half of ur hand inside and u'll b fine
2007-02-16 06:25:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try wrapping some rags on the handles so it will be more comfortable under your arms
2007-02-16 06:27:43 · answer #10 · answered by teresa w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋