Help with putting on your socks

Help with putting on socks

Do you or someone you know has difficulty pulling up their socks? This can certainly be a problem if you have back pain or stiffness. Lack of arm strength and mobility in elderly individuals can make this quite a task. Mabis has made the Deluxe Sock Aid to help someone with lack of mobility to put on socks.

Deluxe Sock Aid

Amazon Price: $11.43
List Price: $10.69

Elderly mobility

Stiffness in joints can cause problems

Do you feel so stiff in the morning that it is difficult to get out of bed? You are not alone. As we age our muscles and joints become less cooperative. That is why it is important to include an exercise routine in your daily activities. Walking is great for building up wind but you also need to include strength training which builds up your muscles which in turns supports your joints.

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What helps with lower back pain?

No matter if you are young or old lower back pain can inhibit your movement especially when you are trying to bend over to tie your shoes or put on your socks. Just reaching down can be a painful experience.

What can you do about?

One of the best things that you can do for your back is walking. Of course walking is great for a number of reasons, it is good aerobic exercise that is great for your heart and walking is also good to lift your spirits up and make you think.

Another good bit of advice about preventing back pain is not to stay seated too long. Standing up is much better for your back than sitting down.

Good posture is taught at an early age and it is definitely good advice at any age.

Bend your knees when lifting anything.

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