New Year holidays: collect suitcases

Maybe once a year and allowed to dump fill your stomach a holiday turkey or salad. But in any case it is impossible to repeat the trick with our travel bags or suitcases. In 2008, more than 53 million Americans were brought to the emergency department of hospitals, clinics and other health centers in connection with a variety of health problems associated with misfolded ... luggage.

"Carrying suitcases and bags loaded in excess of the maximum allowable for your weight standards could result in serious injury, - says a practicing orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Fried, representing the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. - First of all, it is stretching, which can be quite painful. This may be the back pain , Sprains and even fractures. To minimize neck injury , Shoulder and back is very important to bend your knees while carrying heavy loads to the load on leg muscles went. At the same time should be to strain the abdominal muscles and try to at this moment does not rotate back. "

But other tips Dr. Fried:

- If possible, pack the things in several different suitcases and bags. It is better to bear in the hands of two lighter suitcases than one heavy.

- Carry heavy bags as close as possible to your body. Do not keep them at a distance.

- If you decide to use a backpack, make sure that it has two straps for the shoulders. Backpack should be skillfully packaging. All of the most heavy things folds down and closer to the center. Always wear a backpack on the shoulders of the two!

- If you are carrying a bag with a shoulder strap, try as often as possible to change shoulders.

- Do not rush, if you hand a heavy suitcase.

- If you have very heavy luggage, do not hesitate to ask for help. Well, if you still have to drag it all the same, then take breaks as often as possible.

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