Large Purses and Gym Bags Cause Back and Neck Pain
Posted by Ray Hall on Thu, May 06, 2010 @ 12:35 PM
The benefits of having everything you might need during your day within reach are obvious. Less obvious are the dangers of lugging around giant sacks of personal items.
Large bags are now a major culprit in causing discomfort and potentially long-term back and neck pain.
In a recent CTV news interview, physiotherapist Angela Growse highlights that "a common purse load can weigh about 16 pounds -- roughly the equivalent weight of two average-sized newborns."
Are there any good alternatives to the big bag blues?
Carrying everything in your hands and pockets in order to lighten your bag is highly impractical (though it could be quite hilarious). Instead, here are three easy ways to ease the pain:
- Use a bag with a wide, padded strap or a bag that hugs close to your body.
- Transfer the weight often, switching shoulders whenever possible.
- Clean and organize your purse regularly. You probably don't need two water bottles, your iPod, a book, 3 magazines, all of your makeup, a pair of tennis shoes, AND an assortment of mystery items you didn't realize were in there.
Finally, after finishing your busy day, you need a good night's sleep. If you have neck and back pain, we would love for you to try using a Pillo1
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And for some of you ladies -- yes, the pillo1 is smaller than of your purse.