Arthritis is a problem that affects close to 50 million people in America every year. In this group, close to 65 percent of those afflicted were women. Now although it may not be the leading reason for female arthritis, there is evidence that the way that wholesale handbags are carried can add to arthritis symptoms. According to the Mail Online, men and women are actually feeling the health problems that come along with carrying heavy bags:
“Studies show half of women suffer pain from carrying heavy handbags — and now men are also suffering, according to new research by the British Chiropractic Association. ‘Heavy man-bags — weighing, on average, 6.2 kg — put unbalanced strain and stress on the body, which can lead to pain, poor posture and health problems,’ says Rishi Loatey, of the British Chiropractic Association. ‘I’ve noticed a spike in patients experiencing pain in the neck and upper back due to carrying around heavy loads more frequently,’ he adds.”
The article mentions a number of ways that you can carry your handbags without adding extra stress or physical wear to your body:
- The bag should be as close as possible to the center of your weight – somewhere around the pelvic area.
- Buy a satchel type bag with a carrying strap that crosses your body diagonally, so that the weight is balanced and not putting more weight on any particular portion of your body.
- If you carry a bag in the crook of your arm, it really doesn’t do your body any better than if you carry it on your shoulder.
- Keep your bag as light as possible. This is one of the best things you can do to keep from experiencing health problems like arthritis due to handbag or backpack carrying.
When choosing a handbag, make sure it is fashionable and can carry only the essential items that you need. Overloading your western style handbag may cause you to have some health concerns.
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