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Trendy Large Bags, Sure - But is Back Pain in, Too?

Large Bags - Marc Jacobs Striping HudsonA news article on Yahoo! is causing a buzz in the bag-loving community. It claims that those currently big in the trend department, and big in the size and weight department, large bags should be used with caution - for they can cause aches and pains if overused (and overloaded).

“I see so many women with neck pains and headaches and what I usually do is look for their purse and pick it up,” said Jane Sadler, a family practice physician on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, Texas.

“We take it over to the scale and weigh it and usually they’re anywhere from 7 to 10 pounds (3.1-4.5 kgs)…We’re really going to see women with more and more problems later on if we continue the big purse craze.”

So now are huge purses “out”?

Above all, [William Case, a physical therapist in private practice in Houston, Texas] recommended correct posture while carrying bulky purses, keeping the head and shoulders aligned upright. Patients should also frequently change the size and weight of purses carried.

Professor Alan Hedge, an ergonomics specialist at Cornell University in New York state, said similar health problems arose when laptops were first introduced.

Traditionally women adopted better postures for carrying loads, such as baskets on heads or strapping a papoose across the back, but placing objects on one shoulder was one of the least efficient ways of carrying a load.

“If it (a big bag) is a fashion accessory, then occasional and symbolic use is fine. If not, then keep it light.”

The poll we have running to the left reads that our visitors still love their bags big. Willing to reconsider? I’m not, but I suggest anyone with neck or back pains to take some advice from this article.

For a humorous approach to this piece, check out Pursed Lips.

Marc Jacobs photo source: Style.com

by Designer Ella on January 18, 2007


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8 Comments:

Annaka Says:
January 18th, 2007 at 7:38 pm

My purse is quite large and it doesn’t give me any problems. I just make sure that I am not carrying a lot of stuff in it.

Have you seen those large purses that are clear?? They are stylish and you don’t want to carry a lot of stuff bc everyone can see it!! check out http://www.iguanafashions.com for a pic.

Designer Ella Says:
January 19th, 2007 at 3:24 am

Thanks for the tip, I’m going to have to blog about your article at http://www.pursedlips.net!

The Space Between My Peers » My Big Fat Handbag Post Says:
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:31 pm

[...] Huge bags: I agree that the size of the handbag should be in scale with apparent body size. It turns out, according to this post at Kiss Me Stace, there are physical risks to be concerned with. (Designer Ella also has a whole blog devoted to bags, if you want to peruse.) [...]

MissAmyDesignsGemstoneJewelry Says:
January 25th, 2007 at 12:38 pm

I love both tiny and huge bags. I will not be giving up giant bags any time soon! I am very careful about overloading them, though. I like to be able to find what I have, so I always edit, edit, edit to the bare minimum. If I don’t carefully observe this rule I DO end up with neck and shoulder pain. Also, when I’m thinking about buying a bag I pay attention to how heavy it is empty. If it’s too heavy on its own I just won’t buy it - unless it’s to die for fabulous, of course. I love my giant bags!

Zu-Zu-b Says:
January 27th, 2007 at 5:30 pm

I love huge bags as I like to carry lots of things with me, but the weight is always a problem. I don’t like bags that are heavy even when empty. I have a couple of fabulous designer bags, but they rarely see the sun because of this issue.

stella Says:
January 27th, 2007 at 8:58 pm

I love huge hand bags. I just simply alternate from side to side to even it all out!

Designer Ella Says:
January 28th, 2007 at 5:09 pm

Thanks for your comments. The opinions are really unanimous! And I agree - I love my big bags!!

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February 20th, 2007 at 4:52 am

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