oxo 573 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago Right stupid question fellas, how do you use a thumbstick for walking? When my old man died he left a load of sticks, walking and thumbsticks that he made. I'm having a lot of bother with arthritis when walking and tried one of the thumbsticks last week, seems to help but I have no idea what I am doing with it! Height, which side to use it on etc Seen plenty lads use them and never took any notice. Can't find anything on YouTube. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 26,413 Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago Always cut mine to the same height as my sternum for myself. How to Measure Yourself for a Walking Stick - A Guide to Shortening Your Stick | Stick & Cane Shop WWW.STICKANDCANESHOP.CO.UK Needing to shorten your stick, but you've not been measured for one? Find out how to measure yourself accurately for a walking stick in our handy guide. We... Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 33,348 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 1 hour ago, oxo said: Right stupid question fellas, how do you use a thumbstick for walking? When my old man died he left a load of sticks, walking and thumbsticks that he made. I'm having a lot of bother with arthritis when walking and tried one of the thumbsticks last week, seems to help but I have no idea what I am doing with it! Height, which side to use it on etc Seen plenty lads use them and never took any notice. Can't find anything on YouTube. Cheers If your struggling start with two and use like ski sticks then you will find you will depend on one more than tother also get on the apple cider vinegar I drink it every day and this winter has been my most pain free in years even my neck that crunched like a bag of gravel it got so bad they were going to operate and clear the Arthur from my spine has nearly cleared itself 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 4,668 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago I stand up straight , bend my elbow to 90 degrees , then add two inches , as it feels more natural. I always use my right arm , as its stronger . If I was walking very steep hills, then I'd use two sticks. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oxo 573 Posted 1 hour ago Author Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Thanks lads, getting olds shit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 33,348 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 6 minutes ago, oxo said: Thanks lads, getting olds shit Opens up some fantastic shoplifting opportunities though, always look on the bright side Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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