A back pain tip just for men

Listen up, guys! If you have lower back pain, your heavy laptop case or gym bag may be to blame. Kevin Soden, MD, shares 3 simple tips to tote your gear without hurting your back.

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The average man's bag weighs more than 13 pounds. Slinging all that weight over one shoulder

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or carrying it in the same hand can throw off your balance, strain your back, hurt your shoulder muscles. But being fashion forward doesn't have to hurt.

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Hi. I'm Dr. Kevin Soden, with a lower back pain tip for men. From gym bags to laptop cases, the average man's bag

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weighs more than 13 pounds. Slinging all that weight over one shoulder or carrying it in the same hand can throw off your balance,

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strain your back, hurt your shoulder muscles. But being fashion forward doesn't have to hurt.

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Try these fixes to prevent this common cause of back pain. Redistribute the weight. Get a backpack and use both shoulder straps.

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Yeah, that's better. Try a messenger bag, which can balance the weight if you wear it across your body. Lighten your load.

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If you don't really need your laptop, leave it at home. Try to store extra gym gear in your office or car.

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Only take what you need when you head out the door. Finally, trade up your electronics. If you've been looking for an excuse

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to upgrade to smaller, lighter electronics, look no further. [AUDIO LOGO]