I have had back problems for 30 years (I'm 70) dating back to a train wreck I had the bad fortune to be involved in three decades ago.

I have to agree with those that mentioned good shoes or boots as essential to fighting back pain in all cases, but a good belt and holster are also essential for weapons carry.

I often carry two guns (NY reload) but have found that AISW carry is most comfortable for me. The back-up gun is usually a lightweight semi-auto (most comfortable, a 3914DAO).

Often posted, (sorry), but here in my most back friendly carry:



The weight of the weapons are center forward in the above carry mode and that takes most of the strain off my back. It's not for two handed gunslinging (unless absolutely needed).

Lately I've been carrying my 3" K frame in AIWB position and although that gun weighs about the same as the two pictured above together, I can carry them all day without back pain. But I rarely, if ever, spend all day on my feet while carrying.

digiroc