Trade Related Surgeries

Justtrimmin

Hi everyone! I'm trapped in office recovering from back surgery. I read the thread explaining what toolbelts / contents guys are using and couldn't help but think when and if any of you had back problems from all of this weight. I love the carpentry trade and can't imagine doing anything else and was wondering if some of the veterans can share some of their expiriences.

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Mike Kline
www.trimworkscustomcarpentry.com
"A man can't ride your back unless it's bent"

A+Carpenter

I noticed that if my bags are worn on a regular basis nothings wrong. I noticed also on the other hand that my back hurts like crazy down on the bottom. When I dont wear them. Do I believe that work belts lead to back problems? "YES"

Take into consideration,that I have prior back injurys already.

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benchmark2323

in '95 we were hanging 65' scissor trusses 2' o.c. i was at the peak with a guy on the other side when the third truss back snappedand dominoed the trusses we were on over. bout a 30' ride to the ground. came out of it with a broken femur and hip with all the ribs on my right side cracked. a steel rod and some pins later it still hurts on days but i still love the trade