The Original Campbell Posture Cane Foldable Walking Cane for Men and Women - FSA/HSA Eligible - Editorial Recommended - As Seen on TV

I recently had a spinal fusion surgery after being diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis. My L5 Vertebrae broke away from the spine, dropped and slipped forward, pressing against the nerve. It was an injury that bothered me for years but only became much worse in my 40’s and 50’s. A regular height cane puts too much pressure on my back because of needing to lean forward to get any support on that type of cane. They are just too low. Spondylolisthesis creates a horrific fracture-like feeling with every movement, which left me unable to even scoot forward on the cushion of a couch, forget being able to actually walk around the house. Luckily, while spending 5 weeks awaiting surgery I found this cane, and purchased it based on a wonderful review from another user who also had spinal fusion surgery. This cane has been a life saver. Before the surgery it allowed me to actually move around the house carefully while feeling I was not at risk of falling. I am still using the cane after surgery, which was only a week ago, just because the added support makes me feel safer and more stable. The cane can mostly stand on its own next to you, but that depends more on how flat your flooring truly is. I find the cane is also a great help at raising and lowering a toilet seat, or pulling clothes up, gently moving blankets, etc., all things I cannot do on my own because I am not allowed to twist, turn, or bend for another 10 weeks while the spinal fusion bonds. The upright position of the cane allows me to look straight ahead and not down at the floor, which instantly alieves pain. I have no complaints on this cane. I would just give two tips to potential buyers: the handle area can feel slippery once you wash your hands, so be sure to completely dry your hands after washing. The gold stripe near the bottom of the handle does tend to slightly unscrew through normal use, so just make sure you tighten it everyday to be safe, which you only need to twist it with your hands, No tools are needed. I haven’t had a need yet to fold it so I can’t say how small it folds up for storage. I cannot recommend this product more highly, It has been a huge help and I cannot imagine where I would be if I had only a smaller, traditional style cane. Thank you so much to the manufacturer of this cane. I picture I will continue to use this cane in the future as a walking stick, giving me more stability for walks around the block. It’s well made. I have even used it to help steady myself getting in and out of the shower. This is truly one of the best items I have ever purchased on Amazon. I am so grateful this cane exists.

This thing really does help you stand up and walk upright. It worked so well I got one for the wife and she used it must of the time outside. It is like a walking stick with a curved handle at the top of it. Works really well, so well That folks aways ask me about it when were out and about doing things or going to eat at a resturant. I made my handle bigger by wrapping it with paracord wrap to make it bigger around. I also put some paracord around the bottom part just as a talk piece and it is. So yes I would say it is worth it for being able to walk upright.

Pros: Tall height, helps with posture and balance, and the foot transfers very little energy from ground into arm -- good shock absorption Cons: The grip is a little painful to use, which forces me to grip it less tight, which means I can put less weight onto it than I would prefer. -- This was my first cane and it's been very helpful for lessening the pain I experience from lots of walking on hard concrete or asphalt walking paths. It's relieved a lot of the pressure on my right knee, hips, and spine. The main downside is that the handle is incredibly uncomfortable, stiff, and results in some pretty quick hand cramping compared to other styles of canes. I frequently have to readjust my hand into a more comfortable position, but something about the way the handle is shaped results in very fast cramping. A nice thing about the handle though is that is upright shape results in less energy being transferred from the ground into your wrist. So, while this one may cramp my hand a bit, it tends to hurt my wrist a lot less than other canes I've used. The pivoting foot is helpful for shock absorption, which I like, and the upright handle, while uncomfy, makes for a good form factor for longer distance walking or hiking. Of the canes I have, I will likely reserve this one for exercising

Very pleasant , sturdy helps me to walk up straight

This is a fabulous cane! I’ve had it for 3 years and it’s just now starting to fall apart (the foot is cracking from storing it in the car in cold Michigan Winters) and the elastic band inside the cane is starting to stretch. I’ve used this cane for light hiking and traveling around California — I can’t recommend it enough. It’s extremely easy to get up off the floor with the design of the handle and the design of the feet and it simply allows me to be a bit more independent. I like that it folds because it means I can keep it with me on planes (it tucks under the seat).

I have always had balance issues but wouldn't use a cane for a long time, and when I did start using a cane, I never really felt stable. Never really felt comfortable pushing down on the handle either and was always hunched over when using it. One day my brother gave me a walking stick, which was much better for me as I pull down a little bit on the stick as opposed to pushing on the handle of a cane. My back pain lessened quite a bit as I was standing straighter. The stick is long, and I'm always afraid I'll forget it somewhere, and I still don't feel quite stable with the little tip at the end. Saw the Campbell posture cane and was intrigued because you could just reach out and hold it like a stick, and the part where you hold it is curved, I can pull down on it a little which is more comfortable for me than pushing down; I stand much straighter using it. It has a strap, and I also like the large flat foot as it does make me feel more stable. Don't know what the diameter of the cane shaft is, but I put a thing (don't know what it's called) around it that will hold a small flashlight. Now for what I don't like The cane does not stand up on my carpet. This is a minor gripe. It stands on bare floor fine, and there is a strap. I paid $48 plus some cents (on Amazon) for this cane. That's a lot of money. After I ordered it I saw it in a catalog for $39+S&H. That's a lot of money too. Before my cane got here, I asked the seller if the tip could be replaced (cane tips wear out, you know), and they said they believed so. When my cane arrived, I tried to take it off but couldn't budge it. Didn't think too much about it as my hands are not strong, but I see now that others have tried to remove the tip, and it cannot be removed (see the questions)...SO when the tip wears out, you have to buy a new cane. That shouldn't be, and that's a big deal for me. For that reason, I won't recommend this particular cane to anyone. Hopefully more canes of this type will come on the market and they will have a replaceable tip. I get a lot of catalogues, and within the last week I saw the Campbell posture cane advertised in 2 of them for $29.95 +S&H. Bought a couple of other things I needed and paid only a $2.95 handling fee. Bought the cane as a back up for when the "tip" on the first tip wears out...because the cane is great, except for the irreplaceable tip.

Campbell Walking cane is the best. Vertical handle.

I Bought this out of desperation but wanted to use it a while before writing a Review. To give you some Background ,Iv'e been taking care of my Disabled Sister for over 11 Years and she finally passed in January on Hospice at the local VA Home .All that lifting from falls really did my Back in. She was 190lbs of dead weight .Even my Chiropractor won't touch me .So I realized if I was ever going to leave this house I was going to have to get a Cane.I was falling a lot because of the pain and no balance.I even fell bringing in the one garbage can because that was the only thing holding me up.So on to the cane. I read the reviews and one complaint was it wobbled after putting it together .This one did to. So I looked at it and realized there were threads still exposed even though it seemed tight.I put the 6 toed base between my feet and started tightning the shafts.There was plenty of room to tighten this thing.Finally everything came together after I turned it as far as it could go and it was solid and tight and even stood up on it's own. So after using it for a day my Back was killing me.I had muscles where I didn't know I had muscles. It's better now.I guess that's called Muscle memory.I still need it for stability,hopefully that will come back but I'm so glad I got this.I still haven't walked farther than 50 feet but that will come.It took me 11 years to get like this I will just have to be patient.Hope this Helps someone out there.Sorry for being so long winded.Best of Luck,it's not an easy road.PEACE