Heavy gun causing back trouble?

Yep, I had spinal fusion surgery (L4/L5/S1) in Mar 2007. Long before that, I had thinned my wallet, then moved it from RR to LR and then to LF pocket.

LF pocket is a keeper, but I take the wallet out of my pocket at home and at work, so it spends minimum time in any pocket. I have an S&W 4" M25 Mountain gun on my right hip as I type, (moved from one of two IWBs to OWB, back-and-forth every few days).
 
Well it's been three days with the Kahr and the relief from the fatigue/pain is real. I didn't mention before but my habit is to carry from the time I get dressed until undressing late at night. Apparently a heavy gun for that many hours is just too much. I also may look into adding a similar weight and size gun to the opposite side for balance.

Appreciate all the input.
 
my back used to ache some when I was carrying my xd45c packed to the gills. now I carry either a Kahr CW45 or PM9.....no more back aches, even with the CW45.
 
I agree with stop carrying your wallet in your back pocket. I have degenitive lumbar vertebra and compressed disks. Had this most of my life. The wallet was the worst culprit. See a doctor, learn the exercises you can do at home, and get a Select Comfort matress. I doubt it's the gun.
 
I had a similar issue - not from my CC piece, but from the .44 revolver I sometimes carry when out hiking. The answer to my issue was switching from a shoulder holster to a chest-mounted one.

After that experience, I also preemptively changed my CCW from a Ruger SP101 to a S&W 642, then redistributed the other "stuff" I carry in my pants so the weight was more evenly distributed around my belt. I ended up with one of those large keychains carabinered on a belt loop.
 
I just replaced my arch supports because of back pain. My back pain went away imediately. I went to wally world and did the Dr. Scholl's Foot mapping machine. They were $50.00 for a pair. A lot more expensive than I thought but I think they are worth it.
 
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