Pocket carry cause slight pain?

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The movement of the swaying object absolutely 100% positively causes wear on your joints which have to compensate for the shifting weight.
FACT: Constant wear and tear cause more problems to the human joints than casual heavy strain.

SOLUTIONS:
1- Make sure your gun is snug against your body. Explore all the holsters out there, I've seen ones that offer elastic bands that wrap around the waist. One of these might be perfect for you.
2- Strengthen your stomach and back muscles... Do some kind of strengthening exercises several times a week for several minutes a day. Your back and stomach are the most important muscles to stabilize excess weight on your torso.
3- If possible, carry a thinner, lighter weapon. Lighter is obvious, but also a thinner weapon will stay snugger to your body and cause less physical stress.

God bless and stay safe!
 
I have my aches regardless of whether or how I carry, but I carry the same model in my pocket in warm weather. Mine bumps & chafes my leg a lot. I sometimes have a problem with it shift in pocket and printing badly. I discretely go in and straighten it out. With some jeans, it fits the pocket well and does better. I want to try sewing a partial extra lining in my pockets, that will hold it firmly w/out bumping & turning. I don't print much when held straight down, and the liner will also print less.
 
If the gun is moving alot when you are moving you may consider trying another holster.
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....Or stitch one side of the pocket to the seam down that pant leg. Stitching to the inside of the seam makes the "repair" invisible, but should prevent the "swinging" movement of the pistol and holster.

Give it a try with one pair of pants (an old pair, even), and see if it makes a difference.
 
Now I really do walk alot in my job and have experienced pains in my knees and hips before- several times a week avg.
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Not for weeks on end... You describe sciatica to a tee. Possible your belt might be putting extra preasure on your back from weight transfer of gun, but highly unlikely.

Condition probably worsens while walking which is your reason for asking.

Roll a pillow under your neck lying on back, dig heels into matress and pull tension upon spine. Do so well very well hydrated and fall asleep like that at night. Water will soak between discs while you pull your body straight. This should help!
 
Pocket carry

ncpatriot, That is an old beat cop's trick that works very well. When you had to walk a lot and always had a snubbie in your pocket it could get dicey when the pocket started to wear on the seam. It would have been a little embarrassing to have your gun slide down inside your pants and land on your boot toe. I remember being able to buy uniform pants in the late 70s which had a 'sap' pocket for a slapjack and both front pockets were double thickness for a backup. Another poster had a good idea about 'contouring' the seam to fit your gun.
 
We all get the same problems with age. It is called Furniture Disease....
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Your chest is in your drawers! :p

Seriously though, the pillow trick may work. And if you can't sleep on your back, use a very small pillow between your knees and sleep on your side in a slight fetal position. Have a firm pillow under your head to keep your neck aligned also. Works for me. Good luck with it!
 
Eagle eye is right about the pillow between the knees! I always keep the back of my neck covered and make sure like he said that your head is at the level it should be naturally in that possition, if not your shoulder and neck will take a beating!
 
SLIGHT PAIN

I have back pain also.
I have gone to the old discontinued BIANCHI R-9-2 shoulder holster.
A button up shirt hides the rig nicely.
Check 3-bay for the holster?
 
I understand what you mean about walking a lot on the job, and having such pains. One thing that I've found to help at any age is to eat a good diet. I'm sure you're getting plenty of exercise. So try to eat a lot of Fruits and especially vegetables. Also be sure to get enough protein everyday so your body can rebuild and keep those legs knees and but strong! Honestly, it may make a difference.

Also drink plenty of water.

Oh, I almost forgot. Most pants have pockets that are a separate, well... pocket... of material, ya know, so you can turn it inside out. Some pants have pockets that have a flat bit of fabric sown directly onto the inside of the pants, so it's like the back pocket on a pair of jeans. Then you cant turn the pocket inside out. Front Pockets like that wont flop around as much when you walk and will better support the gun and holster inside the pocket. They are also generally deeper, allowing for easier concealed carry of the gun.

Good luck :)
 
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I've just started carrying a couple weeks ago- I feel (sometimes) a pain in my right buttock.
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OK, I REALLY, REALLY tried to resist, but every time this tread pops up near the top I'm reminded, that (wait for it...)

The OP is finding pocket carry to be a pain in the a**.

There, now it's out of my system and I feel so much better. :D
 
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