10 Causes of Upper Back Pain
Cause #4: Carrying Heavy Bags
Carrying a heavy bag over your shoulder can cause upper back pain. This happens because it causes your spine to bend in an unnatural curve in order to compensate for the weight. It also strains your neck. Additionally, keeping a thick wallet in your back pocket especially while sitting can put too much pressure on your sciatic nerve and lead to sciatica pain.
If you experience upper back pain and you are fond of carrying heavy bags, the first thing you need to do is to lighten your burden. Do this by removing things from your bag you don’t need or use rarely. You can also carry a smaller bag that only fits the essential stuff. Also, any time you carry a bag, develop a habit of alternating the shoulder over which you carry it. This will help balance out the curvature which can reduce the risk of pain in the upper back.
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