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Am I the only one who gets a sore shoulder from pole saw work?
After a full day of trimming overhead branches, my right shoulder is always killing me. I started doing a few arm circles and stretches before I even pick up the saw, and it's made a big difference. Do you guys have any other quick warm-up tricks for this kind of work?
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jana5097mo ago
Pole saw work is nature's way of reminding you that your shoulders exist, and they hate you. I do a little dance before starting, but it mostly just confuses the neighbors. Honestly, stretching is good, but accepting the pain is part of the deal.
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price.linda7mo ago
Skip the pain acceptance, lol. Just find a lighter saw or take more breaks.
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alice8177mo ago
It's funny how much modern life is about avoiding any kind of discomfort. We want the quick fix instead of just pushing through the gritty part of a job. Maybe some tasks, like yard work, are just supposed to be a little hard.
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craig.piper6mo ago
My old 8-pound pole saw made me agree with alice817 about the gritty part. I switched to a 4-pound fiberglass one and it changed the whole game.
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