I love hunting but I don't like hunting for the kill as much as being out in the woods. I wouldn't care if I had a compound or crossbow. If you can't draw a bow without hurting yourself then by all means don't. Use a crossbow. Are you shooting high poundage. I know some guys that shoot 60+ lbs at deer and think you need that much. I also know a guy that shoots 48lbs and gets deer. You could try lowering your poundage but I wouldn't mind using a crossbow either.