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Originally Posted by paulofto
Sounds familiar. I'm 63, diabetic and have knees made of broken glass, at least thats how they feel some days. But like you I am still able to work on my car (knock on wood) and I do enjoy doing it. My wife says I'm crazy, take it to a shop she says. That day will come but for now hand me that wrench.
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I have a utility rug like they use at the entrances to auto parts stores "Job Safety Starts Here!" an I use those dense foam flooring squares the HF sells. Mostly in self defense--my knees aren't bad unless I kneel on concrete. My back, neck, and shoulders get sore if I try to bend over too much, so I have a couple stools that I sit on. And a lawn chair for an occasional rest & a seltzer.
I live in a retirement mobile home park, I've seen it first hand. Inactivity & loss of mental workouts are fatal. Sit down and you may not get back up.