You’re carrying around a ridiculously heavy bag.
From Band-Aids to backup phone chargers, some of us carry everything we could possibly need for 10 days in our purses. But that’s not exactly doing our backs any favors.
“Lugging a too-heavy satchel can lead to a host of health risks including strained muscles, numbness, tingling in the arm from nerve trauma, and unnecessary pressure on the spine or lower back pain,” explains Neel Anand, MD, professor of orthopedic surgery and director of spine trauma at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center in Los Angeles. To avoid damaging your body, only carry with you the things you need and leave everything else at home.
