Beware of Pain and Pain Due Handbags

Researchers found the average weight of a handbag that is used in the past few years could reach 3 kg. This is because women will put everything into his bag like a cell phone, makeup tools, wallets, laptops, umbrellas, bottles and other drink.

This condition will provide a tremendous pressure on your back and neck that causes pain and swelling, or known as handbag syndrome (syndrome handbag), as quoted from Lifemojo

If someone carrying heavy bags on one side in the long term, then the arch bone in the neck will distribute the pressure to the spine that causes chronic pain in the neck, shoulders, back and even up to a headache.

Besides this bag can also make your posture worse so that makes a person leaning to one side. This reduces its ability to maintain balance and restrict movement. This condition is not only experienced by women, but men can also be taxable if the briefcase and laptop in one hand.

The best way to avoid this syndrome is to choose the right bag. Here are some factors to consider in choosing a bag so as not to cause pain and illness are:   

1. Size
   Choose a bag that matches the body type they have. If you have a short and slender body, should avoid all types of bags are bulky and heavy, but choose one that can provide the balance of the body.
2. Weight
   The weight of the bag and its contents should not exceed 10 percent of body weight, so it does not provide tremendous pressure on your back and joints. If possible, choose a bag made of lightweight materials such as vinyl or canvas.
3. Rope
   Make sure that the wide straps and padded bags so that it can distribute the pressure and make the person feel comfortable. Because the rope that can cause tension and bad pinched nerve. And adjust the height so that the rope is too long.
4. Model
   Should not buy a bag just because of fashion or style, but choose a bag that was able to make ends meet. Choose a bag that has several sections so it could balance the heavy load. Do not be tempted by trendy shapes that do not fit the bag with the body.

After choosing the right bag, then consider ways in order not to cause him pain, namely:

• Put the goods evenly, heavy goods should be placed at the bottom and the lighter on it.
• Clean the bag once a week to remove items that are not needed.
• Make sure that your posture is not leaning to the side of the body weight and the shoulders do not slump (because it could increase tension).
• Replace the bag to the other side of the shoulders every 5-10 minutes to avoid shoulder, neck, arms and back are sore.
• If the goods are brought in lots and heavy, you should use additional bag which can be portable.