>
> I've been informed that my camera bag carrying days are getting
> numbered. My neck and back are experiencing issues which will
> continue to get worse.
>
>So, there are two aspects to this which I need to consider:
>
>1. Redefine my kit to minimize shoulder injury,
>
<<SNIP>>
On my hikes I carry a rucksack (daypack) for hiking necessities, and
there's little to no room for camera equipment except for a couple of small
items and the monopod. The camera, extra lens, and closeup accessories are
carried in Tamrac and Lowepro belt pouches attached to a thickly padded Tamrac
belt. On occasions where I leave the rucksack behind to scramble up a
hillside, the weight of the camera gear on the waist is barely noticable. This
has worked out very nicely for years.
Chris
2. Do an excercise regime that strengthens the neck, shoulder and back.
>
>Unfortunately, I'm not finding what I need in the second aspect yet.
>This is also an issue that I've been suffering when it comes to bike
>riding too, so it's not just photography. The medical community here,
>both chiropractic and regular, has been worthless in giving me any
>information on how to improve the situation.
>
>So, I turn to my friends here on the list looking for long-term
>solutions. Just maybe somebody here knows an answer to this problem.
>
>Specifically, T3 has been a major problem for me as this was injured
>in a car accident where I got T-boned 20 years ago. Most of the C
>section is problematic in one form or another and T12 was injured in a
>mountain-biking accident. Although there is no structural damage
>remaining, the muscles and tendons did get injured and that's where I
>have the problem since the natural position is.
>
>AG
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