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old semperfi · 12-26-2009, 10:29 AM

hi,i am 58 years old and i live for deer hunting,i get more me time in the woods in those few week ends than the whole year.now my story,i have developed a bad back,i am lucky to walk more than a block without resting my back.i do have a good place to hunt but i am not allowed to bring anyone else on property.i could have shot and hit as many as 15 does and three different bucks if they were in an area where i could have dragged them out.however every one i seen was where i could not have gotten them out by myself.i am not looking foreward to surgery but i will do all thats possible to make next year different.say a prayer for me folks and maybe next year will be different.i am glad however to hear so many good stories about your hunts. old semperfi

Old Sarge · 12-26-2009, 10:33 AM

Hey, I have pretty much the same problem, with my back. I do have plenty of hunting opportunities, as we live in the woods. My neighbor rides a 4 wheeler, back to his blind, and oftentimes offers a ride on the back. Have taken him up on it a couple of times. BUT, the ride is more painful, than the walk. I've been more fortunate, I guess, due to the fact that I did get a small buck this year, and have plenty in the freezer. Good luck, in the future. There will be better days, and bigger deer. Semper Fi

retired grunt · 12-26-2009, 03:24 PM

I got a feeling that there may be some commonality between all of us and back issues

Terry_P · 12-27-2009, 09:57 PM

I slipped 3 discs 3 1/2 years ago, had sciatica with mega pain and numbness in the leg. I went to an Orthopedic doc and after x-rays and MRI he recommended physical therapy. After 10 weeks I was in pretty decent shape with it. I kept up the back workout program two to three times a week and that has kept me straight. A good Dr. and excellent physical therapist made all the difference for me.

38 special · 12-31-2009, 05:53 PM

I feel youir pain. I had back problems a few years ago and literally had to crawl(on and off) to my deer stand in the snow. Once I got in the stand I was ok but on the way back the same problem came back. It SUCKS! Thank GOD now its not as bad but when I have it, it's scary. Like I would rather be DEAD than not be able to walk.

tstamm2013 · 02-06-2010, 10:12 AM

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carver · 02-06-2010, 10:17 AM

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12-26-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	sad story hi,i am 58 years old and i live for deer hunting,i get more me time in the woods in those few week ends than the whole year.now my story,i have developed a bad back,i am lucky to walk more than a block without resting my back.i do have a good place to hunt but i am not allowed to bring anyone else on property.i could have shot and hit as many as 15 does and three different bucks if they were in an area where i could have dragged them out.however every one i seen was where i could not have gotten them out by myself.i am not looking foreward to surgery but i will do all thats possible to make next year different.say a prayer for me folks and maybe next year will be different.i am glad however to hear so many good stories about your hunts. old semperfi -->

12-26-2009, 10:33 AM	#2
Old Sarge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12	Re: sad story Hey, I have pretty much the same problem, with my back. I do have plenty of hunting opportunities, as we live in the woods. My neighbor rides a 4 wheeler, back to his blind, and oftentimes offers a ride on the back. Have taken him up on it a couple of times. BUT, the ride is more painful, than the walk. I've been more fortunate, I guess, due to the fact that I did get a small buck this year, and have plenty in the freezer. Good luck, in the future. There will be better days, and bigger deer. Semper Fi Last edited by Old Sarge; 12-26-2009 at 10:34 AM.. Reason: correction to wording,

12-26-2009, 03:24 PM	#3
retired grunt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern NY Posts: 416	Re: sad story I got a feeling that there may be some commonality between all of us and back issues

12-27-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: sad story I slipped 3 discs 3 1/2 years ago, had sciatica with mega pain and numbness in the leg. I went to an Orthopedic doc and after x-rays and MRI he recommended physical therapy. After 10 weeks I was in pretty decent shape with it. I kept up the back workout program two to three times a week and that has kept me straight. A good Dr. and excellent physical therapist made all the difference for me. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

12-31-2009, 05:53 PM	#5
38 special Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 548	Re: sad story I feel youir pain. I had back problems a few years ago and literally had to crawl(on and off) to my deer stand in the snow. Once I got in the stand I was ok but on the way back the same problem came back. It SUCKS! Thank GOD now its not as bad but when I have it, it's scary. Like I would rather be DEAD than not be able to walk.

02-06-2010, 10:12 AM	#6
tstamm2013 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 12	Re: sad story I have used this manny times and it helps alot