By Admin 
In our busy lives, many times we adopt some small habits which seem normal but can gradually become a big problem for our body. One such common habit is to walk with the bag hanging on only one shoulder. Be it school, college, office or going out for a walk, many of us carry our bag on only one shoulder.
This habit has become a style statement for some people while some people adopt it because it seems troublesome to handle a bag with two straps properly. Do you know that this habit can gradually become dangerous for your shoulders, spine and neck. This habit can create imbalance in your body and cause early arthritis. So let us know how this habit is causing the risk of early arthritis in the shoulder.
Disease like arthritis may occur
According to a senior orthopedic surgeon, our body is made for balance. When we continuously hang the bag on one shoulder, the balance of the body gets disturbed. Due to excess weight on one side, the muscles have to work unevenly. Due to this, the muscles on one side get stretched and the muscles on the other side become loose.
The result is that the muscles of the back, shoulders and neck start experiencing strain, fatigue and pain. This change happens gradually, so we often ignore it, but continuously hanging the bag on the same shoulder creates pressure on the shoulder joint. This pressure, especially on the acromioclavicular joint and glenohumeral joint, gradually causes damage to the cartilage there. Over time this damage takes the form of microtrauma and results in severe shoulder arthritis.
Damage to spine and neck also
Not only the shoulders, the spine and neck also become victims of this habit. To bring itself into balance, the body starts bending in the other direction, due to which the spine can become crooked. Due to this change, problems like stiffness in the neck muscles, headache and bad posture can arise. Those whose shoulders are already weak or unstable, who have had a shoulder injury in the past or who already have bad body posture. For such people, this habit can be even more harmful and pain or swelling can start soon.
How can we avoid this danger?
1. Use both shoulders – Choose a bag that distributes weight evenly across both shoulders, such as a backpack with padded straps.
2. Keep your weight limited – The weight of the bag should not be more than 10-15 percent of your body weight.
3. If you use a bag with a strap then make changes – Change shoulders frequently so that there is no continuous pressure on the same shoulder.
4. Strengthen the muscles – Do shoulder, neck and back exercises regularly to keep your muscles strong and reduce the risk of injury.
5. Pay attention to posture – Make a habit of keeping your posture straight while walking.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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