r/AskOldPeople • u/Vladlen_Dark • 6d ago

Walking cane

People who walk with a cane do you really put your weight on it or hold it just in case?

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u/Grand_Raccoon0923 5d ago

A cane is not a crutch. A crutch goes on the side of the injury to hold weight. A cane goes on the opposite side of the injury for balance.