29th June 2004, 12:24 PM
Oh yes....I know that tooooo well. I have suffered claw hand in the past... and now nearly 20 years lateer my wrists are fragile, my hands often hurt after any digging and my back is a goner... not to mention the knees.
When we are young and fit we push our bodies beyond what is really sensible.. however.. H&S can often go to far in placing too many constraints on what can be done.
training is required in shovelling...pickaxe work, barrowing etc.. it is dull and boring at teh time but as you are finding out... and many of us already know... it is no joke later on (in your 30s!!)
Be aware and protect yourself.
BAJR
When we are young and fit we push our bodies beyond what is really sensible.. however.. H&S can often go to far in placing too many constraints on what can be done.
training is required in shovelling...pickaxe work, barrowing etc.. it is dull and boring at teh time but as you are finding out... and many of us already know... it is no joke later on (in your 30s!!)
Be aware and protect yourself.
BAJR