Deer902 from what I have seen, and been told the push-pull method you use is the "proper" way to pull a bow. I've also been told whatever makes you comfortable and is easiest for you. Maybe it isn't how you are pulling the bow but more of how much weight are you pulling? Might trying reducing the poundage to where it is less painfull and work up to a higher poundage as you develope your archery muscles thru your upper body. But then, you haven't said how much weight so I am only guessing that you are pulling more than you should at the moment.