What your back suffers for luggage

• April 23, 2024

At the time of pack , some kilos They can make the difference between a dream trip and a nightmare trip.

Experts of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) They point out that among the damages caused by heavy luggage on the back are pain of lumbar, dorsal or cervical spine, besides causing injuries in shoulders Y dolls .

An average weight is recommended for each suitcase no greater than 15% of the total weight of the individual ; so a person of 70 kilograms (kg) should not load a luggage greater than 21 kg.

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A study of Professional Association of Physiotherapists of the Community of Madrid (CPFCM) , reveals that 39% of the consultations of physiotherapy insurers register are to treat back problems and 25% in upper extremities.

Among the most common back problems is back pain (81%), mostly caused by transport the way luggage incorrect .