Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Oakley Windows on October 23, 2008, 05:06:47 pm
-
This pole is intended for those of you aged 40 and above who use a waterfed pole ofr the vast majority of your work.
So do you ache physically at any time of the day, be that in the morning when you first get up, when you first get out the van, whilst using the pole or at the end of the day?
-
Can i reply im 39 ;D ;)
-
morning always the worst for me ache all over when i get up first
couple of houses hard work then im fine
-
You ache over 40 whether you use a pole or a ladder. Moreso off ladders my knees where about to give up, then I found out about poles and went on to light c/f poles which I hope will take me into my eighties 8)
-
Can i reply im 39 ;D ;)
Go on then :D
-
my body aches nearly every morning i blame this on my cold muscles then when i go out and start my daily rota my muscles warm up and i feel good till i finish my work and a shower after hard days work is priceless i am 44 by the way
-
41,somedays ache somedays dont,feel good most of the time.i still remember ladder work when you sit down after work then try and stand,legs dont work,or was that just me.
-
21 and i spring out of bed :) sorry.... i will report back in 19 years time let you know how its going down hill :)
-
Im 41 and my legs ache in the morning.
I also play squash 4 or 5 times a week at high level which dosnt help my poor legs.
-
Almost 40 and I still play footy every week so I like to think im fairly fit.
I find on some days I seem to ache and other days no probs.
Bob
-
I'm over 50, I ache when I wake up and ache when I go to sleep!
It means I'm still alive ;)
-
Pain is your friend, it reminds you that your still alive!
-
48, play 7a side footy twice, a week smoke like a chimmey , drink like a fish , OF CAUSE i ache.
Biggest ache is after lots of high windows the back of my neck wrecks,
-
If you keep your wallet in your back pocket it acts as a counter balance making less strain on your back muscles.
-
No where near as much if i was carrying ladders around all day then running up and down them.
-
I use to to( just turned 56) now have not one but 2 Africans helping me. I LOVE SOUTH AFRICA 8)
Colin
-
It depends on what height I'm working, A long row of windows over 30ft, I take a bit of a break after doing about six of them, I don't mean stop working, I just do the first floor windows with a lighter pole.
I can use a standard Harris pole all day without aching, I am aching right now though, I stepped back to pull my hose off a fastner and forgot about the step behind me, I ended up flat on my back, hence the ache.
I'm a right old git 66.
-
i ache when im stiff...ie, in the morning, but once i get going im fine,, but then i ache when i get out of thr van when i get hoime, its mainly my ancles, but i put this more down to being a fatty, rather than my age, i,m 37 ::)
-
41,
ache in mornings and in the evenings, but fine when im working.
-
For those of you who're knocking on a bit, try taking a glucosamine supplement; Tescos sell it.
Wor Lass takes it, she's a runner, I take it when I remember and my vet even suggested my dog take it (he gets a bit stiff and slow in the mornings).
Also, make sure you're well hydrated; plenty of water; apparantly if you're dehydrated, your joints are less lubricated and suffer more wear 'n' tear. I read this in a running mag.
-
Funny you should mention that I was getting nowhere with it until I added Honeygar cider vinegar to my daily intake of it. Ranulph Fiennes the explorer swears by it. My arthritic knees Fenural arthritis and my frozen shoulder are under control and improving by the day.
You have to take everything long term, its true what you put in is what you get out etc.
-
jeff, have you seen my pm on the window-tools forum?
-
Just got it reply in a bit ;)
-
Just got it reply in a bit ;)
thanks m8
-
Tosh,
Dont you get side effects with these tablets,.. i have heard they can make you either physically sick, nausea, and dizzy., and constantly going to the loo to have a pee??? ???
-
I'm nearly 40 just a few months to go.
I aches when i wake up in the mornings but after an hour or so at work i'm fine.
Then about 3pm my back will start aching i then go home due to having back problems for the last 6 years i'm not taking any chances.
Paul
-
Tosh,
Dont you get side effects with these tablets,.. i have heard they can make you either physically sick, nausea, and dizzy., and constantly going to the loo to have a pee??? ???
I've not heard or experienced this from glucosamine! I believe it's a natrual substance derived from shell fish shells.
What you're describing sounds like 'Stella abuse', I'm talking about glucosamine.
-
I'm nearly 40 just a few months to go.
I aches when i wake up in the mornings but after an hour or so at work i'm fine.
Then about 3pm my back will start aching i then go home due to having back problems for the last 6 years i'm not taking any chances.
The "magic bullet" for bad backs is in fact the corect excercies, try a JJB sports "Bean" and some oesteopath reccomended backs excercises for the rest of your life. I have a prolapse spine :)
Paul
-
Pain is your friend, it reminds you that your still alive!
tell the gestapo that
-
I'm 41 and I feel no different to when I was in my 20's! No aches or pains at all, just lucky I guess? Although I have always looked after myself, and eat healthily. ;D
-
ime 52
i take cod liver oil caps +i eat mackrel and sardines plus tuna
at least 3 times a week
my doctor ,who i play squosh with calls it gtx for window cleaners ;D ;D
works for me
-
i have a dodgy disc but it was done 8 yrs ago
the pole does aggravate it more than trad did but the move to a van mount has helped alot (no more barrels ;D) worst thing for me is neck ache from looking up. Get it while working and then sometimes get tension headaches in evening
alcohol usually sortsthat out tho :)
-
There is a lot of 41 year olds!
Iam 41 and yep I get them aches or pains but then we do manual work!
Andy
-
i used to swear by glucosamine supplement when i was mountain biking in a serious way
dont bother now
-
wow theres lots of oldies on here ::)
-
I'm on too much codeine to ache.
Over half my work is high level work so I invested in carbon poles at that height to save wear and tear on my body and to do the work quicker.
Lower work is hybrid poles.
Fibre glass poles....no chance....let the youngsters buy the bargain poles and save their money for more important things like beer and Fri/Sat nights as they don't worry so much about their health as they think they are invincible whilst they have no ailments.
Look after your health, if you don't it will catch you up sooner, rather than later in life.
-
Quote from: Paul Griffin on Today at 08:51:48pm
I'm nearly 40 just a few months to go.
I aches when i wake up in the mornings but after an hour or so at work i'm fine.
Then about 3pm my back will start aching i then go home due to having back problems for the last 6 years i'm not taking any chances.
Jeff Brimble
The "magic bullet" for bad backs is in fact the corect excercies, try a JJB sports "Bean" and some oesteopath reccomended backs excercises for the rest of your life. I have a prolapse spine Smiley
Paul
I will look into one of those JJS sports bean jeff.
I had an op on my back 6 years ago as i had two damaged disks.
Now arthritus has set in on my lower spine and does give me some jip from time to time.
I do the back excercises i have a sheet from the physio with all the excercises i should be doing.
But window cleaning itself seems to be pretty good for my back.
-
Heat cushion with beads inside are good for arthritic pain. Throw the heat cushion in a microwave for 2mins then apply to discomfort zone on body......works wonders :)
-
Thanks wayne i guess you get these at the chemist.
I will get one to try out.
-
Yes Boots have a good range of shapes and sizes. The bean bags work better than the gel bags.
-
Thanks i will pop in boots the weekend and get one.
-
I ache all the time, and I'm only 35.
Have done for years.
-
Tosh,
Dont you get side effects with these tablets,.. i have heard they can make you either physically sick, nausea, and dizzy., and constantly going to the loo to have a pee??? ???
so am i
I've not heard or experienced this from glucosamine! I believe it's a natrual substance derived from shell fish shells.
What you're describing sounds like 'Stella abuse', I'm talking about glucosamine.
-
Most studies involving humans have found that short-term use of glucosamine is well-tolerated. Side effects may include drowsiness, headache, insomnia, and mild and temporary digestive complaints such as abdominal pain, poor appetite, nausea, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and vomiting. In rare human cases, the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin has been linked with temporarily elevated blood pressure and heart rate and palpitations.
Theoretically, glucosamine may increase the risk of bleeding. People with bleeding disorders, those taking anti-clotting or anti-platelet medication, such as warfarin, clopidogrel, and Ticlid, or people taking supplements that may increase the risk of bleeding, such as garlic, ginkgo, vitamin E or red clover, should not take glucosamine unless under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
Since glucosamine supplements may be made from shellfish, people with allergies to shellfish should avoid glucosamine unless it has been confirmed that it is from a non-shellfish source. The source of glucosamine is not required to be printed on the label, so it may require a phone call to the manufacturer.
-
If I didnt know you better Id say your either a doctor or have discovered the wonders of Google
;D
-
If I didnt know you better Id say your either a doctor or have discovered the wonders of Google
;D
google lol..... i looked them up... as i too ache.... and i was interested, but then put off a little...
but its a good idea, and i think i may still try them. without STELLA :)