2. Muscle strain
Carrying a too-heavy bag can cause stiffness in your back, shoulders, neck and even headaches. The solution? Lighten your load by only packing what you need. Before placing each item in your purse, ask yourself: “If I left this behind, would I panic?” If the answer is no, leave it at home.
3. Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a risk, especially if you have soft bones. For those who don’t know, scoliosis is when the spine curves sideways. Again, it’s important to not carry your bag on the same side every. Single. Day. Switch it up! To keep your spine erect, Vonda Wright, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, suggests keeping your abs engaged (like they tell you to do in yoga and Pilates).