How Heavy Is Your Handbag? | Newcastle Chiropractic Clinic

Have you stopped to consider how heavy your handbag is? It is not uncommon for some bags to weigh as much as up to 3kgs. Unfortunately carrying these heavy and often unwieldy bags can pose a risk to your posture or contribute to back or neck problems.

As chiropractors we are committed to helping people avoid back pain in the first instance. With this in mind our team of chiropractors at Newcastle Chiropractic Clinic have put together their top tips for keeping your back bag safe:

Keep it light: The lighter the bag the better so first things first is to empty it out and remove unwanted items. You’ll probably be surprised how much lighter your bag will be!
Use the strap: Often larger bags come with a strap so use it. Keep your bag as close to your body as possible and alternate the shoulder you are carrying the bag on. If the strap is long enough then wear it across your body.
Holding your bag: Avoid holding a bag that has long straps high up in the crook of your arm or down towards your knees as this will put an even load on your body.

Keep your back bag safe by following the above advice.

If you are suffering back pain then our chiropractors are here to help. Why not give us a call on 01782 711 191 to book an appointment.

      
      
 
 
   Had a great consultation followed by my first hr session. Very positive, friendly and informative.  Hope to carry on
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   I don’t know what I’d do without my monthly appointment. My movement vastly improved and there has been a reduction in persistent when I discovered this clinic.
   Janet 
 13/02/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   After being diagnosed with BPPV Vertigo I was really suffering and after not really making any progress with the Betahistine prescribed by the Doctor at the Royal Stoke I decided to see Dr Finn, who has previously resolved other muscular and skeletal injuries for myself and my family. With BPPV Vertigo being an issue with the inner ear I wasn’t sure if this was something he could resolve promptly ? The clinic fitted me in really quickly and after just two short visits my BPPV was fully resolved. After spending so much time on 111 and at the hospital I was relieved at how swiftly and efficiently Dr Finn resolved my BPPV, which was really bad. I can fully recommend this clinic for this and other treatments in a professional and effective manner. 10/10
   Greg Methven 
 11/02/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   First class service from Rob and team
   Stephen Banks 
 06/02/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   My wife was suddenly in real pain around her hip area and upon making a phone call to Newcastle Chiropractic was given an immediate appointment. With a total of no more than 20 minutes she was feeling a lot less pain and doing gentle walking as recommended by Rob. She’s very grateful with a lot less pain and feeling mobile again.
   Richard Moth 
 06/02/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   The staff members handle their clients professionally.
   John Nyansera 
 25/01/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   I first started seeing Rob in 1998 when he took over from Jane Hvas at the Brampton Clinic.  I have now been a patient of Robs for 25 years.  I don't know what I would have done without the treatment and support I have re eived from him.  He's simply the best.
   Linda Machin 
 24/01/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   Dott. Burcu Cetinkaya is the best chiropractor I've ever been  treated by, and I've had many. Since the first visit at the clinic I've been examinated and listened very carefully about my problems and I've been given a personalised plan of treatment and exercises straight away. I've been checked vertebra by vertebra and rettified my posture, basically if there is a problem she will find out and I've never been so happy with my back, my problems they're gone and my posture is the best ever. I can't thank dott. Burcu enough even if an emergency occurred she has been always available and makes me feel safe.
Not the last the ladies on reception are the kindest ever. The clinic service is a 5 star ???? all round. Thank you ???? ???? ????????
   Francesco Alfano 
 20/01/2024
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   Should have come to Newcastle chiropractic a year ago save wasting a year trying get sorted with the NHS, Came to Newcastle Chiropractic and was met by friendly staff and Dr Burcu who couldn’t help enough, don’t know where I would have been with out the help I have received from Dr Burcu.
Excellent practice 11/10 all day.
   Paul Proffitt 
 16/01/2024
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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