Swamphunter Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 What is the secret to prevent that dull aching pain in my butt and back of my thigh that you can never really get to go away while on stand, once you have bene sitting awhile? I stand up for a few minutes until it subsides, but then once I sit, within a minute or so, it starts creeping back up on me. Even in the most comfy of stands... think I have a boney backside or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 What is the secret to prevent that dull aching pain in my butt and back of my thigh that you can never really get to go away while on standQuit taking her with you!! :eek::D:D:D Seriously though have you tried a footrest? Maybe changing your feet positions may help. Do Summit stands come with them or offer them as a accessory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I find that if I position my had under my thigh, it subsides. I tend to shift my feet positions quite a bit, it never seems to affect my deer sightings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeN Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 foot rest or move your feet to different positions.... works for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 If you are in a climber get your lower platform closer to the upper platform. This way your knees will at least be level with your waist. This will take a lot of pressure off of the back of your legs and should be more comfortable for you. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Wish I knew Ken. My back was kind of bugging me after sitting for only 3 hours yesterday afternoon in my gorilla climber. Usually with my summit I don't have any issues with back pains, I can sit in it for a long time. It helps me to get the platform just right, my summit has a footrest on it too, which I think probably helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Quit taking her with you!! :eek::D:D:D Seriously though have you tried a footrest? Maybe changing your feet positions may help. Do Summit stands come with them or offer them as a accessory? This was my first thought too Ken. And, yes, the Summit has a foot rest accessory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 For every 5-10 minutes I'm sitting in my stand, I'll stand for 30. I don't sit very much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 If you are in a climber get your lower platform closer to the upper platform. Thats got to be the biggest benefit I've ever experienced right there! The other thing I've noticed is if your treestand has a sling type seat or webbing...often times the pressure placed on the outside of your hips is the cause of most leg pain. It compresses the nerves on the side of your hips and decreases blood flow. The no-cost remedy I've found in the past was to have the seat adjusted as tight as it could go acrossed. I sat up higher in the top section but was then able to sit all day. Recently within the last few years I had a friend who operated a boot and saddle store take the padded seat portion apart, slide in a thin board padded with thick felt, and place a zipper on the open seam. Now theres absolutely no pressure to the side of my hips from the 3 straps that come down to the seat section. Now with that installed I've been able to lower the seat, be more comfortable, and still have no pressure to the side of my hips. Zero leg pain...Zero Lower Back pain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I am with Ohiobucks...i don't sit very much at all, unless of course its an all day hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Quit taking her with you!! :eek::D:D:D Seriously though have you tried a footrest? Maybe changing your feet positions may help. Do Summit stands come with them or offer them as a accessory? Wish I knew Ken. My back was kind of bugging me after sitting for only 3 hours yesterday afternoon in my gorilla climber. Usually with my summit I don't have any issues with back pains, I can sit in it for a long time. It helps me to get the platform just right, my summit has a footrest on it too, which I think probably helps. This was my first thought too Ken. And, yes, the Summit has a foot rest accessory. I use the Summit Foot Rest on my Goliath X5. I love it! I can sit for long times without my legs falling asleep. The first year I owned that climber, I was standing more than sitting. The foot rest works, because it takes the pressure off the back of the thighs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhbowhunter Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 As an all day stand hunter I can sympathize with you. Many people have already mentioned a number of things that I do including: Investing in a foot rest. On a climber adjusting the set portion so it is lower and close to the standing platform. Modify the padding of your seat and/or bring a cushion. I also make it a point to stand for 20 minutes each hour. This way I cut down the amount of time i am sitting by 33%. This helps significantly. Sit for 40 minutes, stand for 20 minutes (repeat every hour). If you can alternate sitting and standing every 30 minutes you reduce the amount of time you spend sitting and getting pressure soreness by 50%!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 DO MORE STRETCHING AND SIT-UPS! Seriously, stronger abs and more flexible limbs will take that pain away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 See a doctor as it may be something else. Eliminate all issues to be sure. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 DO MORE STRETCHING AND SIT-UPS! Seriously, stronger abs and more flexible limbs will take that pain away. Its not my level of fitness, I am quite fit.... just always seem to sit on a nerve or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 my leggs seltom get to hurting, but my back will after a few hrs, but i have found that if i use a little blow up pillow and put in the small of my back i can sit for more hrs, they say my back ackes are becouse of poor posture, i lean over most of the time but when im in the deer stand i almost sit straight up making my lower back hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 the secret is seeing a monster buck,, then all that pain goes away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 the secret is seeing a monster buck,, then all that pain goes away See, you are from Michigan, I am from NY. The most unsuccessful DEC managed state in the union. Buck to doe ratio of 1 to 12 in my area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I've got the same problem Ken, but I don't have any suggestions other than standing more often, however I sit for most of my hunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I've got the same problem Ken, but I don't have any suggestions other than standing more often, however I sit for most of my hunts. You guys realize that theres a major nerve that runs down the back of your legs right? Thats why that adjustment suggested about getting your upper legs more level works so well! It takes the pressure off that nerve. If the nerve gets pressure you'll feel it above where the nerve is pinched(IE: Buttocks, Hips, Lower Back). (sorry this is a crude drawing but it may explain things better) Level: Top Section TOO HIGH: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 You guys realize that theres a major nerve that runs down the back of your legs right? Thats why that adjustment suggested about getting your upper legs more level works so well! It takes the pressure off that nerve. If the nerve gets pressure you'll feel it above where the nerve is pinched(IE: Buttocks, Hips, Lower Back). (sorry this is a crude drawing but it may explain things better) Level: Top Section TOO HIGH: This is why the footrest on a Summit works so well. I keep the pressure off the back of the legs. I am so glad I got one two years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Not sure how tall you are Ken, you look like a pretty big dude though. I'm 6'4" and can't sit in a treestand without standing up to stretch for more than an hour. I'll sit for an hour or so then stand up and stand for maybe 5 or 10 minutes to let my muscles stretch. It helps with the cramping a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 See, you are from Michigan, I am from NY. The most unsuccessful DEC managed state in the union. Buck to doe ratio of 1 to 12 in my area... 1 to 12 is better than my hunting area in Hoosick Falls even! LOL I just shot a 6 pointer Sunday that's well under 100" and that's the biggest deer everyone has seen on the hunting ground so far. Anyway, I had the nerve thing happen to me before I shot my buck. I adjusted the height between my seat and platform and the problem went away. Hope this helps. I'm sure others suggested it too. Good luck. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13littleones Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 When I was younger I remember sitting on a 2 by 6 and sleep on it with no complaints......... You Are Just Getting Older ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Its not my level of fitness, I am quite fit.... just always seem to sit on a nerve or something. See the Doc and then report back;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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