Hi BethanySmith, I have a walking stick, I had a knee replacement many years ago.....and I used one then.....I have osteoarthritis in my joints and spine, buldging discs, in my lower back and degenerative disease, I’m needing more joint replacements way down the track, and so it goes on....oh my it looks terrible when you stat writing it down.....anyway I keep a collapsible walking stick in my hand bag, I don’t need to use it all the time.....but by golly when I’m really hurting I’m ever so pleased it’s there.....so long story short....if you feel you need a stick, and it helps you feel more confident, then go for it I say.....nobody but you can feel your pain and stability levels.....so follow your own instinct and you won’t go wrong ...... gentle hugs 🤗 lol and hear ends the sermon sorry I did go on a bit 😅😃💕🙏💞🇦🇺🇦🇺

I have a walking stick and a cane. Got the cane when I broke my femur on a follow up appointment for that I took my stick. The doc said it wasn't enough support . Well that was then. I just used the stick the other day. Had to walk alot that day and wad glad to have it. It helps and looks much cooler. Lol!!

I decided on my own. I also have neck and lower back injury so i use the cane for that.

I have a walking stick, i purchased this myself as i couldnt walk anywhere because of pain and also weakness it my legs, my knees would buckle and my balance would go so i needec the support

''arm crutch'' I tried attaching a walking stick to my leg with some 2'' wide knicker elastic, so it would hit the floor in the right place and support my hip and leg. After walking into the hospital they gave me arm crutches due to the dangers of what i had attached. They gave me Arm crutches straight away but sometimes I use one and a cane if only moving a few yards.

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