Any hip issues or lower back issues with all day carry?

stgdz · March 11th, 2008, 01:05 PM

-springer CCO light weight
-extra mag, cell phone, leatherman wave on opposite side pocket
-Surefire flashlight near CCO
-MTAC holster with Vclips
-Beltman 1.5" belt

The above is typically what I carry for the last 3 months and lately I have noticed on my right side that between my vertbrae and my hip point there is a pain starting to develop. Now we just got some new furniture so that may be it but it is still there today and its slightly worse when I have the 1911 compared to the jframe.

SonofASniper · March 11th, 2008, 01:19 PM

Yep somedays things just are not fitting right and I can get a sore back. I don't think this winter has helped either.

Reborn · March 11th, 2008, 01:32 PM

Been toting weapons for 25 years plus at my age.........everything hurts from time to time.

Let's me know I am still alive.
I would try to find a differnent way of carrying from time to time and give one spot a rest.

AMH · March 11th, 2008, 01:37 PM

I have a preexisting back injury and I do get sore from time to time.
I balance the weight on my belt as best as possible and this helps.
Carrying a weapon is supposed to be comforting, not comfortable.

dukalmighty · March 11th, 2008, 01:37 PM

I have a spinal cord inury everything hurts from my chest down,one thing that might help is try to balance out the weight by carrying extra mags etc on oposite side,I was a carpenter for a lot of years and balancing tools in your bag made a lot of difference on wear nd tear on your back

HowardCohodas · March 11th, 2008, 01:41 PM

You have just pointed out another advantage of using the SmartCarry holster. No additional torque to the spine.

Tangle · March 11th, 2008, 02:08 PM

I have a little back sensitivity too. Too much work on it and I feel it the next day. When I carry an all steel gun and sometimes my alloy frame Sigs, I do feel that discomfort sometimes after long periods of carry.

When that happens, I generally go to a lighter gun like a Glock or M&P. I don't think my problem comes from the gun per se, I think my back gets aggravated by something else and that makes me more sensitive to weight on my hip.

f8lranger4x4 · March 11th, 2008, 02:09 PM

When I carry for a long period of time say 12 hours my back can get a little tender.

ridurall · March 11th, 2008, 02:30 PM

I had back surgery a bit over a year ago. My bottom 3 vertibra are in a titainium cage. Most of the time my Crossbreed holster does not bother me. If I do have some discomfort I go with the Smartcarry holster.

Thumper · March 11th, 2008, 02:52 PM

Yup... I get a little sore too but my wife tells me if I lose my gut that my back will feel MUCH better!

I told her that it'd be awful hard to drive a spike with a tack hammer!

March 11th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#1
stgdz Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buffalo, MN Posts: 86	Any hip issues or lower back issues with all day carry? -springer CCO light weight -extra mag, cell phone, leatherman wave on opposite side pocket -Surefire flashlight near CCO -MTAC holster with Vclips -Beltman 1.5" belt The above is typically what I carry for the last 3 months and lately I have noticed on my right side that between my vertbrae and my hip point there is a pain starting to develop. Now we just got some new furniture so that may be it but it is still there today and its slightly worse when I have the 1911 compared to the jframe.

March 11th, 2008, 01:32 PM	#3
Reborn Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,716	Been toting weapons for 25 years plus at my age.........everything hurts from time to time. Let's me know I am still alive. I would try to find a differnent way of carrying from time to time and give one spot a rest. __________________ Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. Senior Instructor for Tactical and Defensive of Texas http://www.tac-def-tx.com/ CHL INSTRUCTOR Retired LEO NRA member TCHA member

March 11th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#4
AMH Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 317	I have a preexisting back injury and I do get sore from time to time. I balance the weight on my belt as best as possible and this helps. Carrying a weapon is supposed to be comforting, not comfortable. __________________ Join the NRA! The Second Amendment has nothing to do with hunting. It is about keeping the government in check. This requires that the citizenry is well armed and at all times has immediate access to arms.

March 11th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#6
HowardCohodas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 850	You have just pointed out another advantage of using the SmartCarry holster. No additional torque to the spine. __________________ Howard *I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop!!*

March 11th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#7
Tangle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 6,611	I have a little back sensitivity too. Too much work on it and I feel it the next day. When I carry an all steel gun and sometimes my alloy frame Sigs, I do feel that discomfort sometimes after long periods of carry. When that happens, I generally go to a lighter gun like a Glock or M&P. I don't think my problem comes from the gun per se, I think my back gets aggravated by something else and that makes me more sensitive to weight on my hip. __________________ My other car is a 1911.

March 11th, 2008, 01:19 PM	#2
SonofASniper Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,249	Yep somedays things just are not fitting right and I can get a sore back. I don't think this winter has helped either.

March 11th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#5
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,301	I have a spinal cord inury everything hurts from my chest down,one thing that might help is try to balance out the weight by carrying extra mags etc on oposite side,I was a carpenter for a lot of years and balancing tools in your bag made a lot of difference on wear nd tear on your back

March 11th, 2008, 02:09 PM	#8
f8lranger4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: virginia Posts: 894	When I carry for a long period of time say 12 hours my back can get a little tender.

March 11th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#9
ridurall Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 740	I had back surgery a bit over a year ago. My bottom 3 vertibra are in a titainium cage. Most of the time my Crossbreed holster does not bother me. If I do have some discomfort I go with the Smartcarry holster. __________________ Life member NRA since 1983 I normally carry a Sig Pro .40 in a Crossbreed SuperTuck. My wife carries a Walther PPS .40 w/Crossbreed holster. I've also got a Baby Eagle .40 W/Kramer holster

March 11th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#10
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,521	Yup... I get a little sore too but my wife tells me if I lose my gut that my back will feel MUCH better! I told her that it'd be awful hard to drive a spike with a tack hammer! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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