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Your Bag and Your Back Pain

By Virginia Laird

On a daily basis, you are likely to be carrying a purse or bag. Loading everything you need for the day in your bag can be essential while proving to be heavy for the joints of the spine. Chiropractors advise patients to learn that the joints of the spine are constantly moving. Because of this, carrying a heavy purse can lead to shifting. This can cause restriction and pain that, at times, can be unbearable. For this reason, chiropractors have offered a few tips to help you carry your bag without experiencing pain that will stop you in your tracks. These tips include:

  • Keep it light
  • Avoid carrying a large bag
  • When possible choose a rolling bag

Keep It Light

Most are guilty of loading their bags (or purses) with more than is necessary. This is one way to make the weight of your bag be too much for the back. It is vital that you keep your load light. Having too much weight tugging at the spine can cause debilitating pain that can eventually lead to injury. Packing only your necessities can help keep your load light. Check your bag right away and begin tossing the items in your bag that are not essential to your day. 

Avoid Carrying a Large Bag

While a larger purse (or bag) may be more stylish than a small one, they are also easier to load with junk and heavier to carry. Chiropractors recommend that carrying a small purse is best. This allows the material of the purse to remain light while keeping you from filling it too full. Consider shopping for a cute small purse this season to help you lighten your load.

When Possible Choose a Rolling Bag

For those who are serious about keeping stress and strain off the spine, it may be time to consider investing in a bag that can roll. Choosing this path can keep any load from pulling at the spine and cause shifting, injury or back pain. The next time you pick up your heavy bag, think about how nice it would be to have a bag that rolls. 

If you are one of the millions who struggle to keep back pain at bay, now is the time to think about adding routine chiropractic care to your healthcare regimen. Research proves that such care can be beneficial in managing and preventing this pain. When you are ready to make this commitment, stop by The Joint Chiropractic in your community to get started. With more than 475 locations nationwide, you are sure to find one nearby. And with no appointment necessary, starting your routine care can be as quick as dropping by on your way home from work.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in West Lake Hills. Tex.

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