Oprah’s got a good article on how to find and carry a handbag that doesn’t punish your back, shoulders and neck.
Some of today’s purses are so big and heavy they make you scrunch your shoulders to hold them in place, which pulls on a web of nerves from the neck down into the arm. And every time you sling your purse over your shoulder, it messes with the upper back muscles that stabilize the shoulder blade.
Marty was notorious for carrying heavy shoulder bags, but in her old age she’s narrowed most trips down to needing only a wallet, sun glasses and in winter the Carmex — of course. Cait carries a small shoulder bag that’s not very heavy but is packed to the gills for emergencies, semi-emergencies and non-emergencies. (That about covers it, eh?)
Click here to read Oprah’s article
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I try not to overback my smallish over the chest slung bag but it still ends up too heavy pulling on my neck.i do see people with a tiny hand wallet or everything in their pockets and wonder how they do that? the bigger the bags i get the more i pile in.when i was 20 i traveled with a comb,a toothbrush and glasses now i am so burdoned still trying to figure out how to leave things behind,and the search for the perfect bag continues….
October 8th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
hello i found a bag i can really recommend!It is the Duluth Messenger Bag ,from Duluth Trading co.It is made out of black microfiber,with a soft wide strap that does not bite into your shoulder,neck or back.the inside has grey pockets and zippered pockets,it holds all i need but is so light and comfortable!!and at$ 26.50 such a geat low price.I got myself one and will now buy one for my 88 year old mother.