I am no medical professional fwiw. I have had similar lower back issues and carrying a more full size pistol was miserable. Daily stretching has helped me. Especially toe touches for 20 seconds at time. Either way nice find on that shield. I fired one recently that a friend had. Good pistol.Recently I've been having lower back problems so carrying my normal CZ P-07 has been a challenge. So, I went out and found a used S&W shield m2.0. out the door 400 bucks including the IWB holster the shop is building me. Haven't shot it yet. Hoping it does well with my preferred 147 grain JHP.View attachment 1210210
Weight on the hips seems to be a large part of my back problems. I haven’t gone to a shoulder rig yet but I have gone to a lighter gun. And pants with some stretch. If I sit down and everything pulls tight, my back gets cranky quicker.I went back to an ancient shoulder rig. Slower but no weight on the hip.
A Smoky Old Fashioned around a campfire helps too.
An old fashion and campfire is the best cure. I agree about not needing a heavy EDC pistol. Love my Hi Powers but they do get heavy overtime, even with a proper holster and belt.Imho, there's not much needed of a heavy edc pistol when there are lighter options like your new Shield, Sig 365, Hellcat, G43, etc.
I have heard great things about S&W Shield from many THR members.
Good luck with the back. Btdt....ice and ibuprofen. A Smoky Old Fashioned around a campfire helps too.
Or at least rotate, this pocket today, that pocket tomorrow. I've had a chiropractor tell me that.Another thing to consider is ditching your wallet. If your walking around with a wallet that’s several inches thick your putting unnecessary stress on your lower back
I'll second that. I have had back issues since an injury I got in the Corps at age 27. In my early 40's I had a nagging lower back ache. I saw a my Doc and he asked to see my wallet. I showed it to him. He said first prescription: get rid of all that stuff your are carrying. I did that. I carried a small thin wallet in my front pocket that neatly held my DL, CCP, CC, and AAA. card. Pain gone. Still do the same thing today and I am 82.Another thing to consider is ditching your wallet. If your walking around with a wallet that’s several inches thick your putting unnecessary stress on your lower back