Anyone with Back Issue Carrying OWB or IWB

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Pheasantd24

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HI Forum I would Like to know If any of you have back problems And carry OWB OR IWB. I Broke T-11 and T-12 I have an antior and postier spinial fusion from T-10 to L-2. I am Retired from the US Army. I carry a Springfeild 1911 with a Crossbreed Snapside. I been carrying that way before and since my back issue. I just ordered the Crossbreed Supertuck Deluxe IWB. Do any of you have other suggestions that might help in this issue. I am 45 and not getting any younger. Thank you for your help
 
I have lumbar spinal stenosis and find OWB much more comfortable than IWB with my Springfield Pro.
 
I have had a severe muscular tear recently and carry OWB at the 4-5 o'clock position. Cross draw is pretty comfortable too.
 
I have hardware at L3-4 to L5-S1, screws, spacers, cables, I find it impossible to carry in the back area at all. My prefered carry is right above the front pocket on my jeans RH (strong side). Doesn't pull my pants down either and my belt doesn't have to (can't) be real tight. I am relatively thin so If I carry at 3 o'clock it seems very noticable with a tucked shirt, carrying slightly foreward makes a big difference. I don't have any issues trying to draw while sitting either, or driving for that matter. I usually carry IWB
G36, KHOLSTER. Have also carried S&W 1911 ES in a supertuck same spot good results.
 
Wow. Lots of screwed up people here, wish I was a chiropractor, could make a couple extra bux. :-) I guess it would be easy to say no one carries in the s.o.b. then.
 
I set my CB up with a forward cant and keep it at the 3 o clock position. It is very comfortable this way. Hope that helps.

Oh, and 1 size bigger pants than I normally use.
 
Back problems haven't gotten to the point of surgery, yet. Neck is a whole different story. Shots to the lumbar area have done the job of controlling the pains so far. That and a 20# weight restriction. I carry a 1911 ( Taurus PT 1911 SS or Sig C3, both in .45 ) IWB at about 0200. I use an adjustable web belt ala US Coast Guard.
 
I wear suspenders and a gun belt and carry OWB. I also went from carrying a Colt Combat Commander to carrying a Colt New Agent.
 
I've got crushed discs, scoliosis, degenerative spinal disc, arthritis, and more I don't want to think about up and down my back. I OWB a Beretta 92FS in a Blackhawk Serpa and an XD(m) Compact 3.8 in a Galco Fletch. A really good gun belt makes all the difference for me for OWB. 50% of the time I carry each in a Galco Miami Classic shoulder rig, properly balanced of course. I decide what to carry and with what based on a lot of things but pain is a factor. If my lower back hurts worse, I use the Classics. If upper back is the bigger problem that day, it's OWB using a Blackhawk Instructor's gun belt.
 
I see you are a traveling man (fudo) thank you my brother for your help and all that has replied to give me ideas what is the best way to carry with a back problem
 
I'm still a young man so no arthritis or other situations typically age related, but I have my fair share of back pain. I came into the world with 6 lumbar vertebra rather than the standard issue of 5. This tends to put a great deal of undue stress on my lower back. My pain level constantly varies from non existent to moderate ache and eventually unable to move at all without extreme discomfort. I carry IWB 90% of the time with either a galco summer comfort or crossbreed supertuck. When I'm having back pain I will normally switch to OWB blackhawk or just opt to not carry at all. When my pain is at its worst I can't get out of bed anyway.
I'm not sure this helps at all, but I thought I'd weigh-in. I hope you find a method of carry that works well for you, but nothing wrong with changing it up when necessary. Whatever you decide be sure to practice all of them thoroughly.
 
pheasantd24, I have major back and neck issues, 2 plates/fusion C-5/6/7 and I have had lamicectomy's at L-3/4/5 with another surgery pending for a bone spur at L-5. As amazing as it sounds I have had no issues with carrying IWB, G23 in a mitch rosen ARG. This is a comfortable rig, I think the key is the double thick belt belt I wear, as it is very rigid and supports the weight well. Also the ARG is not a bulky holster due to where the belt loop is. I hope you find a rig that is comfortable for you. The Crossbreed is very popular, I have heard nothing bad about them.
 
wizard Thank you very much. I should receive my Crossbreed IWB soon. I cant wait to try it. Wizard I hope all is well with your back issue I know how you feel. It is hard that with a back problem people see us as not disable due to the plain fact they can not see our injury until we take off our shirts. Which I DO NOT DO. Take Care And wish you well
 
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