Help! I Can Hardly Walk When I First Get Up (Do this to RELIEVE PAIN)
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
- If you feel like you can hardly walk when you first get up from sitting for awhile or when you first get out of bed in the morning, this simple method will help you get up and walk without pain in your back, hips, knees, or feet.
In this video, you'll learn:
0:00 What to do if you can hardly walk when you first get up
0:40 What causes pain walking when you first get up
4:22 How to stand up after sitting for a long time
6:55 How to start walking when you first get up without pain
9:49 Long-term strategies to make it easier to walk when you first get up
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I used to have trouble like this and saw a chiropractor regularly. It was so bad, I eventually went to the ER after not being able to walk for a few days without assistance. It was then that I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, which went to my pelvic/groin area, causing weakness. It's not the news I wanted to hear, especially because I believed I was doing everything I could to ensure that my bones were healthy and strong. If anyone's going through this, I hope that you take my situation into consideration and get checked by a Dr before it's too late. UA-cam is great for self diagnosis when you can't afford to see a Dr or simply afraid to see one, just like I avoided it by going to a chiropractor instead. It is more common than you'd think, so get checked. In my case, it was a blood test that determined it, followed by a biopsy the following morning.
This is great advice! As a reminder to anyone reading this comment, the videos on our channel are never meant to be a substitute for one-on-one medical advice from a healthcare practitioner. These are tips that work for many people, but your specific case may be different.
I'm so sorry for your diagnosis. Blessings for your journey.
Thank you for sharing our story. Sending hugs your way.🥰
Thank you for sharing this. Wishing you healing and peace 🌼
@shawkitty2524 thank you very much.
For me, I have found boundless relief (and am now fully upright from bed) from steroid injections bilaterally to my back. The Pain Clinic gave me back a lot of mobility. May not work for everyone (nothing ever does), but personally speaking, this was the very best answer I could find for myself.
This is Definitely what Happens To Me Everytime I Try To Stand Up From Sitting For Periods At A Time Or Getting Out Of Bed...
I stumbled upon your video at the right time. I have a lower back pain and whenever I get up to walk, it was painful and I had to hunch over to walk. I followed your instructions and it really helped me... I could get up without any pain and walked straightaway upright. Thank you
You're welcome. Glad it helped!
You hit it right on with me. The first couple of steps are almost impossible. I will start this exercise.
Good luck!
I have this so if the Dr has their way I'd been butchered with her hips. ITS NOT MY HIPS EVERYONE ITS MY MUSCLES AND BACK 😢😢😢😢
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Thanks you! I was suffering from this and finally got better and then it came back earlier this week, worse than it's ever been. I was getting up from my chair and having to grab onto my desk, hunched over with stabbing pain to get started moving. This has been a big help, much less painful.
Glad it helped!
Thank you. First time seeing this problem approached. Will be watching for the strengthening exercises for the hip flexors.
Most of the time they need to be stretched rather than strengthened. However, here's one about hip flexor strengthening: ua-cam.com/video/MzUEOWDKLSQ/v-deo.html
And one about hip flexor stretching: ua-cam.com/video/KteXU8gs-bM/v-deo.html
I’ve had this problem for a whil e and you’re the first to address it. Thanks
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Very helpful. Thank you!
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That is exactly what I’m experiencing. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️.
Hope it helps 😃
Thank you for this! I have MS and my left hip and leg hurt all the time. It is so hard getting up and going those first few steps. This video halped me out a lot!
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He is the best teacher I have seen
@@jeanricketts6880 Agree with you! He is very thorough explaining information & step by step demonstration that us seniors can easily understand & follow along! You can tell he cares about people!
Thanks so much, you have my posture down exactly. I’ll try what you so kindly suggest.
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Thank you for your clear explanation.
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Thank you for explaining.
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This is me, getting out of bed, or standing up from the chair or sofa. I have lumbar stenosis and bilateral knee pain, burning in the upper calf and peripheral neuropathy. These tips might help me deal with the daily pain. Thanks for the exercises.
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Great advice, thank you.
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Thank you so much for this video, it helped tremendously.
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Great demonstration and explanations - thank you! I wish I had been in St Louis and known of your clinic when my late mum was alive!
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Yes i had it badly. Turned out to be rheumatoid arthritis after a lot of blood tests etc. And the medication helps greatly. No stiffness at all now. Other problems but not that.
Glad you got it figured out and are feeling better.
Excellent instruction!
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Thanks Dr Candy i truly enjoyed watching this video its really like you read my mind regarding the pain when we get up from sitting i true suffer from walking as well thanks again.
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Doctor ,thank you for your guidance in this ,I too was going thru this problem
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What a great video. Thanks for sharing
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I'm glad I ran into this video, helped me a lot
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When I get up (sometimes) from sitting for a while, I'm stiff. I usually say, "I'm getting like the tin man in wizard of oz". Soon I'll need to oil my joints.😂😂😂
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Thank you I will try walking the way you explain
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Thank you, doc, for sharing your valuable helpful tips. I appreciate you greatly! You are the best!
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Thank you so much Doc
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Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
Excellent video but what about us short folks? With most chairs, when I sit all the way back, my feet are off the floor and the backs of my knees become really uncomfortable. So I scoot forward to take the pressure off them which leaves my back unsupported.
I understand that I can use a footstool in private but most of my time (at least 12 hours a day) is in public. You can't ask for a footstool in a fine dining restaurant or even McDonald's.
Most boardroom chairs, vehicle seats and even park benches are at fixed heights.
I understand the struggle. I'm about 5'3". Footstool is definitely the "best" option, but not always practical as you mention. With boardroom chairs, often there is a handle under the seat to lower them. If not, you can put your feet on the spokes that hold the wheels. If you're out most of the time, you could take a lumbar support pillow like this one with you amzn.to/3DuNime. It doesn't raise your feet, but it does essentially bring the seatback forward. Yes, it is a bit of a hassle to carry around, but they're not that incredibly large, so it's a matter of deciding which is the bigger problem... the back pain or the inconvenience of carrying something.
@@More4Life Thanks! I never even thought of a lumbar support pad. Excellent idea!
@@ffaubert1 Hope it helps.
Very helpful tutorial. Great advice on checking if you have any injuries.
Glad it was helpful
Thank you for this video. I will definitely try this advice! 👏🏻🧑🏻🦰🇨🇦
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Thanks for this tip
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Many thanks for addressing this issue! I sit at a desk for about 10 hours a day, and I worry so much that if this is occurring at 62 yo, what am I looking at in five years! Thanks for tjis invaluable information!
Glad it was helpful. If you sit at a desk for 10 hours a day, a convertible desk may be a good idea so you can alternate between sitting and standing. ua-cam.com/users/shorts5PjwL_jxd0M
Excellent ! Thank you !
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My 82 y.o mother in law does these exercises even without having seen this video…otherwise she is not able to walk after sitting for a while.
Glad it works for her!
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If I am out in public and have to walk after sitting, I just make a joke that I am a wind up toy that needs wound before I can walk. 😂
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My dog (husky) taught me what I need to do when I get up, whenever she gets up she does a full body stretch it works wonders.
Whatever works 🐶
Thank u for this video
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Thank you for exercise it will help me
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Awesome.
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Yes, I face the same issue. As you say I have the habit of wrong posture while sitting. I shall be consciously correct myself and start to walk normally after getting up from chair. Thank you so much for a detailed explanation. I understand my mistake very well.
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@dianewilliams8969 You're welcome. And thanks for your kindness.
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Nice work out step stretching conditions for the servive Life
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Thanks BTW he def works out !
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Also keep in mind that statin drugs are notorious for causing muscle pain and weakness which leads to inability to walk long distances or up hill.
Watching from Ireland
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Good video... concise and clearly presented which makes me glad that your channel was randomly recommended on my home page.
I am currently quite morbidly obese (hopefully this will change over the next while as I try to lose some weight) but I am curious as to whether the advise in this video would be modified in any way taking my weight (and the fact I carry most of that weight as an abdominal apron) into account.
I am a 70 year female with a torn medial meniscus in my left knee from a fall many years ago (I opted not to have surgery and the symptoms are minimal and manageable now) but otherwise have no discernible arthritis or other leg or hip issues.
I most definitely have the difficulty you describe, primarily upon standing after an extended period of sitting, so I will practice your advice as shown, unless there is anything else I need know.
Thank you for addressing and illustrating this issue so well.
Glad you liked the video. The main change would be that you may need to spread your legs wider when bending forward to allow your abdomen to be able to get between them.
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Excellent, I shall bear that suggestion in mind.
Many thanks for the personalized reply to my comment... I am genuinely impressed.
Keep up the great work.
@@LaHermitess you're welcome. Good luck!
Thank you- quick Q: I’m a youthful 53 yr old woman and I’ve been rebounding daily for a year. I have the Cellerciser that does protect the back and knees etc, however I now have trouble the first few minutes feeling my normal pain free self going from sitting to walking, especially stairs. It’s like there’s slight pain in calves and feet. I did stop for a week and pain went away, however it has been my favorite form of exercise … thoughts?
You spend a lot of time on your toes rebounding, which can make your calves stiff. Stretching your calves after rebounding may help. If ua-cam.com/video/9MaOYIXmDao/v-deo.html
Additionally, try doing this when you first get up from sitting
ua-cam.com/video/J4H7Gr7zwHo/v-deo.html
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I do not feel good with my back against the back of the chair. Actually, I have a lot of pain that happens in that position. Actually, our chairs are very poorly constructed for sitting because I think that the hips and thighs should be slightly higher than the knees ……also getting up, when there is a table in front of you, does not really allow for that kind of bending forward. I actually learned how to do this kind of rising that you’re teaching and I use it when I can no matter how graceful it looks!
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The sound has just gone on my tablet so I ignored subtitles and just admired this guys arms.
Looks like he takes steroids.
I am suffering from same back ache issue. I followed your advice, it seems very helpful. If you could please suggest exercises that could further help to cope with this issue?
I don't know what issues you're dealing with, so I can't advise you on any particular exercises. However, check out our Back Pain and Sciatica Relief playlist and I'm sure you'll find some useful advise in some of those videos. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/play/PLsxYq2xJHBAmbnaeQmTgz23Wop1IYbFfM.html
That's me -- thanks for this
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Thank you for the info!! Can I just say what great shape you are in!! Your arms are awesome!!!! Wow!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
When I walk I have stenosis lower back pain , my legs feel weak numbness in my toes thanks Anne Marie
You're welcome. Here's a video about spinal stenosis and walking problems that may heip. ua-cam.com/video/UWd0rUZqA5E/v-deo.html
My biggest problem is getting out of a car, particularly when I'm the driver. You can't do those steps with the steering wheel in the way, and because you have to turn to exit the vehicle. Also, you have to step down out of the car to reach the ground or floor. Please address getting out of a vehicle!
I have a video on that from a few years ago. ua-cam.com/video/Km35AWj8FKM/v-deo.html
The videography isn't the greatest, but the information is still good. Let me know if this helps. It may be time for an updated video on that topic.
@lesleyheller2271 here's a new video about getting out of the car that may help ua-cam.com/video/skZ0ImgwChE/v-deo.html
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I do lawn care for 30 years. The last few years the outside tendon from my knee ro my hip on my right leg has becomed strained. I mow wear a weak kneee compression brace that seams to help. When it is bad , my right leg feels heavy.
Here are a few videos on that topic:
Pain on outside of hip: ua-cam.com/video/My_Fpq0-nvQ/v-deo.html
Pain on outside of knee: ua-cam.com/video/dTD7D8cNOrY/v-deo.html
IT band hip pain exercises: ua-cam.com/video/IwRHz710hwE/v-deo.html
*These may or may not pertain to your particular case. Get it checked out by a professional for sure as there are several things that can cause that issue.
Thank you very much phew
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Will try it - because this me!
Hope it helps
Yeah , I been getting a little pain on the back of my driver leg the right side I pain usually starts about 30-60 minutes after I start driving then I pull over for a few minutes to rest my leg and get out of car for a few minutes
Making frequent stops every 2-3 hours is a good idea. If you're only able to make it 30-60 minutes, here's a video that may help with sciatica when driving. ua-cam.com/video/PoCg_1p3CiE/v-deo.html
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Thank you. Very helpful video. My problem is in the mornings when I get out of bed with a stiff back then into standing position I have to take baby steps for around 12 minutes until I can move without either stiffness or sharp lower back pain. Then I come right, and generally have no more problem with my lower back for the rest of the day. I am having treatment from a Chiropracter and that is helping me alot, but your video will also help me with my specific problem of getting up and moving normally after a night's sleep or going to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
Glad it was helpful. Here's a video about how what to do if have back pain when you first wake up. ua-cam.com/video/06xjH-9Z_S0/v-deo.html
Press your feet to 5he floor a few times it works for me ! You look like your ready to go to 5he bathroom!
This was excellent ! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative video. It would be good to see a shorter follow along video just showing the exercise.
Glad you liked it. If you use the timestamps in the description, you can jump forward to the exercises if you want.
I am like that after 15 minutes of sitting . Or when I get off work and drive 5 minutes home , I cant hardly get out of the car .
Here's a video about getting out of the car ua-cam.com/video/skZ0ImgwChE/v-deo.html
Hi got siatica since 2012. from siting down when I get up it's like that standing I'm not straight standing but few seconds it eases the pain
This is a problem for me most of the time. I have a good day or two, here or there.
So am so thankful to see how it is best to handle this pain after sitting or lying down too long or just not doing it properly.
Glad to find a way to help rectify this to some extent. Do not like people knowing I have such problems.
Appreciate the lessons to help alleviate some of the problems these various diseases cause one, when we least expect it. Most would never have dreamed I would have problems in functioning during my lifetime. People know I have had in the past the ability to dance, as took Tap, Jazz. Ballet and Baton lessons until I became of age. Walked stairs several times a day, and now cannot handle much of what I used to do.
It's frustrating when things that were once easy become difficult. This is a pretty common problem though, so there's no need to be ashamed of it. There are probably other people you know who have this problem and don't talk about it either. Glad the video helped.
@@More4Life Thank you for understanding all of this so very well! With the ability to offer better ways of doing it to help, for many, and it is a special gift to have,
@@carolweaver3269 You're welcome
I am a stroke survivor
I wish you were my physical therapist,, I walk with a Gait, and I can Barely walk For Long Periods Or Barely Get Out Of Bed,, Even For Trips to the 🚻 Through The Night...
Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble
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Thankyou I drive school bus all day my sciatica is kicking my butt and I'm bone to bone both knees smh lord help me
You're welcome. Here are some playlists for:
Back pain & Sciatica Relief: ua-cam.com/play/PLsxYq2xJHBAmbnaeQmTgz23Wop1IYbFfM.html
Knee Pain Relief: ua-cam.com/play/PLsxYq2xJHBAnR3OWqdhGIJWnDKfWnioBW.html
Thank you for posting this!! My issue is when I first get out of bed in the morning. Unless I stretch to a fetal position for a few minutes, I can barely get out of bed, and if I do without stretching - I have to push through the pain and stiffness just to stand up. Are there any daily exercises that would help? Thank you.
You're welcome. Here's a video about how to help back pain when you first wake up: ua-cam.com/video/06xjH-9Z_S0/v-deo.html
I can't stop staring - not in a creepy way, btw - at those guns! Those are impressive!
Thanks for the video!
Thanks, and glad you liked the video.
I never seen a dr with massive biceps like yours amazing 👍❤️💪💪
Lots of helpful information. But what can you do after driving long distances or being seated in a car for long stretches of time? I used to operate a tractor or riding mower for hours and that's when I noticed the hip flexor, calf, knee pain/ discomfort.
Here's an old video about that. ua-cam.com/video/Km35AWj8FKM/v-deo.html
Someone else asked about that so I just recorded a video about getting out of an SUV. That should be out tomorrow or the day after. Make sure you have notifications turned on for this channel so you get notified when it posts.
@ejcastro9518 this video just posted today which may answer your question: ua-cam.com/video/skZ0ImgwChE/v-deo.html
Wow. This is so helpful. My left hip gives me issues but by taking firs step before standing completely talk actually is pain free. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing sleeping positions. I’m a back sleeper so hope there is something for me there. Thank you
Glad it was helpful. Here are 3 videos about sleeping positions:
Lying on back: ua-cam.com/video/li1NlNexcI8/v-deo.html
Back and sidelying: ua-cam.com/video/ZwFRQBZdW4M/v-deo.html
Why does my back hurt when I wake up? ua-cam.com/video/06xjH-9Z_S0/v-deo.html
@@More4Life thank you so much!!
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You have my permission to skip leg day this week. 😊
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I have walked for 30 years. For about two months I have not been able to walk after about 20 minutes due to pain in my hips. What is wrong.. No answers from the doctors. Please help.
Hard to say with just that bit of information, but one of these should help:
Spinal stenosis and walking problems: ua-cam.com/video/UWd0rUZqA5E/v-deo.html
Side of hip pain when walking: ua-cam.com/video/P6tFAxvTuRU/v-deo.html
Front of hip pain when walking: ua-cam.com/video/A9ScKVO69iU/v-deo.html
Dr, Thank you so much. Please my problem is I feel some cushion like (softness) under my feet. When I sit a little while, I find it difficult to walk well for a distance. Kindly help me.
I can't say for certain what's going on in your case. If the "softness" is from swelling, sometimes swelling can drain down your legs (i.e. from your knees) and pool in your feet. If that's the case elevating the legs when sitting may help. If it's more of a numbness in the feet, this video may help: ua-cam.com/video/Ei6hqLLF5_8/v-deo.html In either event, it would be a good idea to see a healthcare professional about it.
That's how I was when I bent over to tie my shoes .
Went to Chiro and was adjusted. My low back where there's two bones you can feel one was lower than the other . Causing pinch in sciatica.
Now days after adjustment I'm sore near hip and side/ front thigh is this normal to have soreness days later
In general, you should feel better after getting treatment. Certainly let your chiropractor know about it so that they can modify the treatment approach the next time you see them. Being a little sore in the lower back can happen from time to time, but I'd be a little more concerned if the treatment is making the sciatica / leg symptoms worse.
I really get this problem after intense exercise like 2 hour of playing tennis. I can hardly get up from the kitchen table without holding onto something to stabilize the situation. Are there some exercises available to help get through the cool down period? I also do lots of yoga and that first forward fold of the day can be a challenge. Thanks for the valuable input.
I recently started playing tennis again and notice this a little after playing for a few hours as well. When you're in the ready position for that long, your hip flexors do get tight, so stretching them can help, particularly right after you get done playing BEFORE they've had a chance to stiffen up. ua-cam.com/video/KteXU8gs-bM/v-deo.html
Stretching your quads can also help if your thighs get stiff/sore. ua-cam.com/video/iC7GvBkePgc/v-deo.html Some quad stretches help stretch both the quads and the hip flexors
As to the yoga, ease into the poses until you get loosened up.
It worked! Thanks so much. Btw I wish I had your biceps. Wow
You're welcome. Glad it it helped.
Hi dr. Dave I have the most problem when I get up in the morning and I'm hunched over I have lumbar spine do you have any exercise that I can do standing up please
Here's a video about back pain when you first wake up ua-cam.com/video/06xjH-9Z_S0/v-deo.htmlsi=DqDdcHTS4C-USQGM
This is great for sitting in a chair. I have trouble when getting out of a car. Any suggestions? Thanks
Yes there was actually just a video posted today about that. ua-cam.com/video/skZ0ImgwChE/v-deo.html
Where do you feel the prob. with hip flexors? What do you do with the first bent over steps? Hip flex, how? My pain is in the buttocks. A few days on crutches, then ok. It happens often.
You may feel the problem in many places, but the lower back and buttock like yours are one of the most common places. As your questions "What do you do with the first bent over steps?", that's answered within the video content. I can't really give you a better text description than how it's demonstrated in the video.
Here's a blog post on the same content if you prefer it in written form and static pictures though. m4lpt.com/i-can-hardly-walk-when-i-first-get-up/
That's me all the time bent over walking. So painful
Sorry to hear that. Here's another video with tips on how to walk less bent over without increasing pain ua-cam.com/video/NA0ntq8mOwc/v-deo.html
Omg that's me! Why do I have to hunch over when I first stand up after sitting.
You're not alone. That's why we made the video. Hopefully the tips will help.
Getting up my right leg is weak and it takes time to get the leg ready to be weight bearing. Close to needing a replacement hip which I am reluctant to get
Good luck with it either way you decide.
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