Because of our physical problems we have to be very aware of our situations at ALL times. Recently I made a sudden quick turn about a month ago and I wound up falling and banging into a wall Fortunately I didn’t break any bones BUT I did cause a lot of pain. My neck hurt like hell and there was severe pain from my elbow area down to my left hand. I’m pretty sure that I also did some irritation to my left Rotator Cuff.
Point being BE VERY AWARE and don’t make any sudden moves BTW, still have some pain.
Hi. Yes I agree with you to be aware of surroundings. I took a spill in June 2025 and was at Urgent Care twice. I seem to fall a lot just trying to sit in a chair or turning around while walking. Please be careful. These falls are scary.
Me too! What I’ve learned is to be especially careful when making turns! Our brains cannot process such a fast sudden movement. In fact, we have to take everything we do slowly! That’s very hard when you used to be an active, multitasking person.
I’ve learned that it’s wise to think things through before doing any automatic movement…..but of course I don’t always remember and usually end up being lucky not to fall. Stay safe.
Interesting. I’ve noticed that making turns is especially hazardous, too. Though my serious fall last October was nothing to do with turning. The falls are very scary - they can have such lasting effects, as mine has. I wish I could stop them from happening, but that’s not going to work, eh!
We all need to be so careful. I fell in October 2025, flat on my face onto concrete tiles. Broke the heads of both humerus bones and shattered my patella. Slight graze to eyebrow, but didn’t even break my specs! Oh, and a diagnosis of osteoporosis for good measure.
Hospital for 6 weeks and 3 surgeries. My knee isn’t healing well so I’m probably going to need another surgery. I feel I can’t concentrate fully on my “new” neurological needs because of healing the fractures. I’m 64 and now dependant on a walker. Sigh. I’m sure I’m not the only one! Perhaps another knee surgery will mean a big improvement in that knee, and that will help.
You make me realise how extremely lucky I was..
I tripped going into the bathroom, fell full length on my face…and ended up with my head on the radiator..no breaks …but I jerked my neck…and the shock
You could well do without the complications relating to your knee…it won’t be helping balance problems.
A few years ago ..I fractured an ankle, that was bad enough to deal with. But..at least I could manage indoors by leaning that knee on my rollator seat …
BTW, still have some pain.
Stay safe.
You make me realise how extremely lucky I was..
. No one’s there. Nevertheless,…