Be Alert, The Habit Of Carrying A Bag On One Side Of The Shoulder Can Cause Injuries

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JAKARTA - Carrying a bag on one side of the shoulder may look practical and more stylish. However, this habit can actually be risky for health if done in the long term.

Quoted from the Hindustan Times, the senior orthopedic consultant, Dr Aditya Sai, said that carrying a bag on one shoulder can cause slowly damage to the shoulders and spine. This is because the habit is against the body's natural design.

"The habit of carrying a bag on one shoulder is contrary to the natural design of the human body which is built to be balanced," said Doctor Aditya.

When the body's burden is not divided evenly, one side of the musculoskeletal system is forced to work harder than the other. This condition can cause chronic pain and joint problems.

Otot-ots around the spine of the belikat, upper back, and neck (such as upper trapuzius muscles, rotator puffs, and others) can experience irritation. Repeated microtrauma attacks will cause muscle fatigue, inflammation, and shoulder impingement," he explained.

The effect of the habit of carrying a bag on one side of the shoulder can also be as dangerous as a traumatic injury if it lasts continuously. One of the danger signs of this habit is the emergence of muscle tensions that trigger inflammation in the shoulder area.

Doctor Aditya said that inflammation or inflammation is often associated with inflammation. Micro trauma that continues to accumulate can also cause early shoulder broadening and various problems in other areas of the body.

"Continuous pressure on the acromiocular joints of thelavical and Easingnohumerals will cause cumulative microtraumatics on the bones, thereby increasing the risk of early shoulder collapse," he said.

"This imbalance can cause neck stiffness, posture changes, and headaches due to compensation from muscle tensions and unbalanced body positions," he added.

Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to how to carry a bag and choose an ergonomic bag model. Choose a bag with a wide and soft rope so that the weight can be evenly divided into the two shoulders.

If you have to use a one-roped bag, try to change the shoulder side often in turn. This is to prevent the burden from relying on just one side of the body.