Health Defects Of Carrying Heavy Bags

Tips To Ensure Your Handbag Is Not Causing You Serious Health Problems

 A handbag is not just a fashion accessory, it a carry all for items such as wallets, cosmetics, gym clothes, tablets, make-up purse, pair of shoes, water bottle, book or magazine or both. They range from various sizes and shapes. According to Horsewear, there are 18 different types of bags:Athletic, Backpack, Baguette, Bowling, Bucket, Clutch, Duffel, Envelope, Fold over clutch, Hobo, Laptop, Messenger, Minaudiere, Satchel, Shoulder, Sling, Tote and wristlet. Each of these bags have different outfits and occasions they are used.

                                                  







  

If you are experiencing back, shoulder, buttock pains or tingling in your hands, it's possible your bag is the cause. Nowadays, handbags are so big that they have little bags tucked inside them making them almost impossible to carry unless you scrunch your shoulder to hold them in place. The pull from the bag may lead to problems such that the upper back muscles that stabilize the shoulder blade is forced to counter balance that weight. It can also cause the trunk to tilt sideways adding lower back pain. Now how do you avoid ''The Heavy Bag Syndrome'' without abandoning your bags? Read on to find out

1. Be mindful of your posture when carrying a handbag because it matters very much. Always relax your shoulders, back and avoid leaning on one side.

2. Do exercises that target the shoulder blades, core muscles of the lower back and abdomen such as stretching, yoga, pilates and light weights.

3. Always stabilize your shoulder while sitting in your desk or watching TV by shrugging and do up to 10 repitiions at a time.

4. Carry big bags once in a while and also pack less things into it, alternate with smaller bags often.

5. Try Strap-Hanging: If your bag has a strap that runs diagonally across your body use it, as it distributes the weight better.

 6. Consider switching to a backpack as carrying weight on two shoulders makes the burden easier to bear.

 If you notice  pain radically around the arm, aches in the shoulder area 

frequent stiffness in the neck and headaches after sitting for too long( at the

 end of the day). If cold compress and rest do not make then better after a week

 consult an orthopaedist.