Not many people think about the perils
associated with travel, back neck, elbow and shoulder injuries.
But these aches, pains and strains are not from jetlag or overindulgence
in relaxation. They are due in part to mismanagement of over-sized
and bulky luggage. Excessive packing is a prevalent travel blunder.
In a world of decadence, tourists and travelers are prone to over
stuffing their luggage with their cherished possessions.
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),
individual very rarely use the appropriate judgment in purchasing
luggage, packing and toting it around. The finding is that the
larger and more behemoth the luggage the more vulnerable the
traveler. The trend has been seen in numerous elderly tourists.
The after effect results in back, neck, elbow or shoulder pains
and injuries.
Could you imagine jet-setting to your favorite tropical destination
and then suffering from severe back pain thanks to the bulk
of your luggage? Aside from hiring a personal valet, there are
other ways to dodge the pangs of overloaded travel baggage.
According to the expert opinion of Frank B. Kelly, MD, orthopaedic
surgeon, toting hefty luggage may strain the bodyfs bones,
joints and muscles. He recommends packing lightly, bending at
the knees and using the legsfs muscles to lift.
Individuals are prone to injury when they bend with the back
and waist or they rotate or twist the spine. The American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recommends the following hints
on buying, lifting and lugging baggage:
Do not opt for the heavy or bulky luggage.
Shop for luggage that garners a sturdy design, quality material,
with light handling as well a pair of wheels and a handle.
