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That looks like a great roller fwdoz, Ill have to look into it.

Thanks Nightjar, I use a roller whenever my back becomes overly tight, its surprising how a simple rolled towel can help relieve a stiff spine.

Thanks fwdoz, its information like this that makes me realize I will be able to continue detecting in the future. Ive definitely added the swing arm to my list of accessories.

Thanks Dewalt, its information like this that makes me realize I can still enjoy detecting without too many issues. I think it will be digging the holes that will irritate my back more than carrying the weight.

That sounds like a great idea StayyerAU .... especially the :beer: afterwards :Y:

I forgot about him grubstake :Y: My father always wanted a boy after two girls. He poured some concrete at a holiday shack before I was born & wrote in it Jann Sue & Ian. Thats how I became a tomboy! :lol:

Thats what I do now, Silver. I take a couple of Ibuprofen first thing in the morning when I know Im going to have a long day. They seem to relax my back enough so I can do things that would normally cause a problem.

That sounds like a great method Nightjar, I have the Minelab harness so Ill give it a go. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks for the reminder UnderEmployedGeo, I do tend to rush into tasks. Next time I get a signal Ill take a deep breath & slow down.

I dont have husband or boyfriend either! BTW Jaros, did I mention my real name is Kim :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks Prooz. Yep, been there done that! The camelback & bungy cord seem to be a must, Axtyr made the same suggestion.

Thanks A-team, I do tend to overdo things & forget my limitations. Im looking at buying a Little Ripper pick from bluejeansronald to keep the weight down around my waist.

Great advice Axtyr, thanks. I have a displaced lumbar vertebrae that will require surgery in the future but Im going down the management path first. I already have a Minelab Pro Swing for my X-Terra 705 & Im leaning towards the SDC2300 as my next detector. I fully your understand back fatigue at...

Hi all, I was wondering how members with a painful back problem manage it while detecting? Do you use a harness, a swing arm, both? Any other solutions you find helpful? Unfortunately as we mature our bodies dont seem to handle things as easily, our mind says Go & our bodies say Hang on a...

Thanks for the info, I hadnt thought about that. I was very lucky finding my JB van, it had been used as a demo at the caravan shows for a year & had been reduced significantly. Its an ideal size for one person & is very solidly built.