Bending Over

[HannahRB 24]

So Ive been kindve stubborn and gently bending over more often than i should and finally this morning it feels like my abdomen muscles have had enough. Im a little worried i pulled something and was wondering if anyone had advice to get through my daily tasks without a bunch of help im pretty much home alone. Also reaching up high is a problem for me because im extremely short..

[GreenTealael 25,384]

Bend at the knees.

[Ed_NW 684]

A lot of people use the grabber.

[FancyChristine15 810]

My grandmother passed away shortly after my surgery; she was a bit of a hoarder, not as bad as the people on the show Hoarders, but still, anyways, the family got together and helped clean out her house, and I definitely over did it. I called the dr's office to let them know that I was in pain, and they advised that I take tylenol and place an ice pack over the area of my stomach that was hurting; that helped so much. Best of luck to you.

[mousecat88 2,281]

Whatever you need from up high, get a step stool and put it all down on your counters. And like GreenTea said... bend at the knees.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Are you feeling any better now HannahRB? And for goodness sakes, invest in a grabber tool, a stepstool or short ladder! Take care of You, that's the only body you get issued.🙆

[Pollygis Dond 8]

Hello! Hope you are fine. I had a similar situation when I was cleaning my garden. It was necessary to constantly bend down or reach for the fruits on the tree. I love picking apples, but this activity has become exhausting for me. As mentioned earlier, grabbing something helps a lot to lift something from the floor. But when it comes to height, only a ladder or a stepladder can help there. My arms get tired too quickly when I use the picker. So I bought myself a reliable and comfortable ladder. Here is a good overview of ladders https://theladderguide.com/ You can choose the options and material you need for a durable ladder. Now picking apples and caring for my garden brings me pleasure.

Edited October 11, 2023 by Pollygis Dond