I damaged my lower spine while in the Army. In 1996, I underwent 2 lamindectomies and posterior fusion of L4-L5-S1 with 6 pedicle screws and three titanium rods, along with a bone graft from my hip,

While I was fine after that for about 5 years, I am in constant pain from it, sciatia mostly in the right leg.

Using the bow is not the hard part. As someone had stated above, getting arounfd in the woods can be tough. I have been graduating from 26 lb climbers, now down to a 17 pounders, and a TreeSuit as well. My problem is bending deeply and carrying a load on my back for long distances.

Back pain is one of the most debilitating pains that can happen. Take your pain meds and aspirins, get by as best as you can. When I've got a deer underneath me, the pain goes away. For that moment. For that golden moment.

Kindest Regards,

-Will in Maryland