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Curmudgeoness

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2. I have a big pillow that I use now

Sat Apr 28, 2012, 01:27 PM

Apr 2012

when I must be on my knees----they don't take well to the hard ground anymore either.

I also change positions that I am working in more often and take more breaks than I did when I was young. I sit, kneel, stand, bend, and rest. I also do not do the same type of chore for a long time. I hoe a little, rake a little, weed a little...no more of those days when I shovelled all day long.

Hope you find a way to deal with all these aches and pains.

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knees, back [View all] tru Apr 2012 OP

My fix is to sit :) NEOhiodemocrat Apr 2012 #1

I have a big pillow that I use now Curmudgeoness Apr 2012 #2

I use this. TNDemo Apr 2012 #3

That looks great. In fact, after checking out reviews on Amazon, I ordered one Arkansas Granny Apr 2012 #5

Hope it helps. TNDemo Apr 2012 #6

Note to self: Do not use in bathtub. I hope you didn't get hurt. Arkansas Granny Apr 2012 #7

Mostly just my pride. TNDemo Apr 2012 #8

I ordered one of those for myself and it arrived yesterday . I haven't given it an extensive Arkansas Granny May 2012 #12

Your knees are very welcome. TNDemo May 2012 #13

I have one of those, also, and while it does help the knees some, my biggest problem is Arkansas Granny May 2012 #14

I have noticed a neighbor has taken the raised bed idea up to a level where he does not have to jwirr Apr 2012 #4

weight training? ginnyinWI Apr 2012 #9

If you know any yoga PuraVidaDreamin Apr 2012 #10

The Dewitt "diamond" scuffle hoe can be used to cultivate without bending over Kolesar Apr 2012 #11