My knee gave out last month and now I'm rethinking my whole approach to safety

Working in tight spaces for years took a toll on my knees. Last month, during a boiler repair, my right knee locked up and I had to sit out. The doctor said it's from repetitive strain. I've been doing exercises, but I want to know what you all do to protect your joints. Are there specific moves or gear that help? I'm not looking for fancy stuff, just practical advice from folks in the trade.

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3 Comments

kelly611mo ago

Hearing your knee gave out is ROUGH. Good knee pads and daily stretches are NON-NEGOTIABLE for me now.

baker.riley1mo ago

Man, @kelly61 isn't kidding about non-negotiable. Knee pads saved my bacon more times than I can count. Stretching feels like a chore but skipping it is asking for trouble. Once you blow out a knee, you're done for months. Trust me, I've seen it happen on job sites all the time.

jennifer5161mo ago

Absolutely. People skip the basics and pay for it later. Seen too many guys rush and get hurt. Just not worth the risk.