A couple of years ago I strained my back lifting something. It wasn't really that heavy, I just wasn't paying attention and didn't use my legs as I lifted. I felt a little zing in my lower back and knew right away that I had strained it. I figured it would be better in a few days and didn't think too much of it. Instead of getting better it stayed stiff and got more uncomfortable. Getting up in the morning was the worst. After a week of feeling achy and stiff when it should have gotten better, it got worse. I woke up one morning and couldn't manage to reach down far enough to put my socks on. Instead of recognizing the warning sign and laying back down, I had my wife put my socks on because I couldn't bend enough to reach down to them. My back called a "time out" about 10 o'clock that morning and I ended up laying on the floor of my office, because I couldn't stand up. It took some meds and bedrest to get me back in the game. I could really have used a little sock magic during that time.
Lots of people have difficulties with their back. It doesn't matter whether its from an injury, or illness, its still really tough to get going in the morning when your back is "out". Putting on socks is one of the toughest dressing chores when your back is stiff. It can also be tough to put them on if you have knee or hip challenges.
One of the simplest and most effective ways to work around this challenge is to use a little magic -
Sock Magic that is. This handy little device doesn't look like much, but let me tell you, it's exactly what you need when your back won't let you reach your toes.
Sock Magic!
The white outer surface is a terrycloth with a nice thick nap. The inner blue surface is a slippery nylon. Sandwiched in between is a flexible plastic board which holds the shape of the device. To use it one simply rolls sock magic into a barrel and slips their sock over the three fingers and up the body of the device. Once the sock is in place the user holds both straps, and flops Sock Magic on the floor in front of their toes. Point your toes, wiggle them into the sock while at the same time gently pulling back on the straps. Your sock will slide up your foot, over your heel and up your calf just like magic!
It really works very well,
and its inexpensive. I've given them to several people with back challenges and they all think they are wonderful.
Put a little magic in your morning routine with Sock Magic! You'll be glad you did.
