Walking With My Walking Poles

My Walking Poles
@marlina (154131)
Canada
January 11, 2016 12:49pm CST
This morning I went down for my walk but after 15 minutes, my right leg was giving me too much trouble so I had to resort to use my walking poles. I am including a picture of them right here. Those poles are the ones that I have been using when I had so much trouble walking and they really did help me. They were expensive but worth every penny. Do you use walking poles sometimes?
Exerstrider Instructional DVD by Tom Rutlin http://www.walkingpoles.com http://www.exerstrider.org (Team Exerstrider)
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amnabas
@amnabas (13742)
• Karachi, Pakistan
11 Jan 16
It's painful when you can't walk. I hope you get well soon.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
11 Jan 16
I can walk but it is difficult, but still I try my best.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Jan 16
I hope your right leg is feeling better. I have never had the need to use walking poles, but I am happy they helped you to get out and walk.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
11 Jan 16
My right leg artery is blocked 100% due to a rare blood disorder. It makes it hard to walk sometimes, but I try my best.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
11 Jan 16
@DianneN Thanks, I am gratefully taking your credit.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Jan 16
@marlina oh, my! I give you credit for plunging ahead.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
12 Jan 16
i haven't seen them here, so youtube really helps in showing how things look like and are used. they remind me of ski poles, but i can also see how it gives someone an upper body workout than plain walking.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
12 Jan 16
@marlina it's like a cane that gives you support and keeps you steady, i can also see how it helps with hiking
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
12 Jan 16
The walking poles are very useful when someone has problem with walking.
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sofs
@sofssu (23662)
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12 Jan 16
I have been having difficulty walking these days.. Its really exasperating.. Maybe I should try these.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
12 Jan 16
I bought those walking poles years ago and it really helped me then to start walking again.
Margaret Mwangi
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
11 Jan 16
I don't use walking poles and i hope your pain goes away
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
11 Jan 16
Thanks, unfortunately, the pain will never go away. I use the poles when I really have trouble.
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Margaret Mwangi
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
11 Jan 16
@marlina With God nothing is impossible
Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
12 Jan 16
Not yet @marlina but I do have a cane. I haven't used it yet either, but I'm sure it's use will be in my future.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
12 Jan 16
I inherited my Mom's cane. Do not use it so far.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
11 Jan 16
I do not use walking poles, but glad they are useful! I see some use the walking poles hiking also!
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
11 Jan 16
Lots of people use them, they are very useful.
slund2041
@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
12 Jan 16
I never heard of walking poles. I will have to check them out. Are they expensive?
AbbyGreenhill
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
11 Jan 16
I never heard of walking poles before.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
11 Jan 16
Hello Abby, I added a video from YouTube about the poles.
Sharon
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
12 Jan 16
I've never heard of them before but I'm glad that they are out there to help as I might need them one day. I'm glad that they are working for you.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
11 Jan 16
I used to .But this is big here in NH.Many also used them when hiking up the mountain. they have many uses.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (82589)
• United States
13 Jan 16
Walking poles look interesting. I have to rely on my cane when I'm walking or else I limp which causes more pain in my knee. Glad you've been able to carry on with your walking routine
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (338682)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jan 16
It's good that the poles help you to get out and exercise.
Darroch
@Darroch (245)
• United Kingdom
12 Jan 16
I have never used walking poles when I've gone walking, but I do know lots of people that say you should to prevent damaging knees, etc. Glad that you have found your walking poles helped.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
12 Jan 16
Yes, my walking poles really help me when my right leg bugs me too much.
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160491)
• United States
11 Jan 16
Those look neat. I have heard that you get a better workout if you use them. I am glad you have them to use.
Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
12 Jan 16
I am so sorry that your leg is bothering you I know how much you enjoy your walking.
Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 16
I fortunately don't need them since I had a new hip.Sorry you are having trouble.
Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
11 Jan 16
never heard of them, but nice that you have something that helps!
Shannon
@fawkes62 (1276)
• United States
11 Jan 16
I've never walked with poles, but I also don't walk much outside. I've tried walking on the treadmill, but tend to get pain in my legs from it. I should try again and see if maybe the pain won't come back again.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jan 16
I've seen people with them, but I've never used them. I'm glad you have them to help you walk and get your exercise.