If you like to use a purse to carry your belongings, you probably enjoy the amount they can hold along with how they look. However, carrying a bag that’s too heavy can throw off your posture and put you at risk of back pain. Here are some tips to prevent your purse from hurting your spine.

4 Ways to Keep Your Purse from Hurting Your Back

1. Don’t Put Too Many Items in Your Bag

If you stuff your purse with too many belongings, it will become too heavy and potentially lead to back pain. In general, your purse shouldn’t be more than 10% of your body weight. Look through all the items in your purse and remove what you don’t need.

2. Switch Sides

Carrying your purse on one side of your body the entire day can cause discomfort. If you switch sides every so often, you can balance how your body carries the weight and reduce the risk of back pain.

3. Wear the Right Shoes

If you wear shoes with little to no support, they can worsen the pain you experience from your purse. To minimize discomfort, choose shoes that have a low heel and provide arch support.

4. Pull a Bag on Wheels

If you can’t avoid carrying a lot of items in your purse, consider a bag on wheels. A wheeled bag will take the stress of your back and reduce the risk of injuries.

If you’re experiencing back pain, turn to the professionals at Stroud Chiropractic Clinic in Archdale, NC. The chiropractic center has been in business for 32 years and can treat everything from back and neck pain to headaches and sports injuries. Voted Best Chiropractor in the Southern Triad in 2013, the clinic provides same-day appointments and free consultations. For more information about their services, call (336) 434-2107 or visit their website.