How do you use crutches without hurting yourself more?

Question:

I have to be on crutches for an indefinite amount of time. I tore up my knee but it's not fractured or broken. I'm probably going to have an MRI sometime next week. This was my first day on them and my whole body hurts. Both my arms are killing me, especially my underarms, and I can't seem to use them all that well. I run into things left and right. Also, after I get going at a good pace, I continue to pick up speed and find it hard to stop. Thanks.
Answers:
wrap something soft on the part that goes under ur arm
but really u should keep them low
trust me
i had to be on crushes for 1 1/2 months
and i had like a 6 pound cast
it takes a lot a upper body strength but u can do it
good luck

Other Answers:
do not bear wear on your armpits(this will cause you more problems in the future), instead put the weight on your arms.

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