Is a crossbody or backpack better for your back?

Depending on the heaviness of your shoulder bag, carrying it predominantly on one shoulder can also cause the opposite side of your spine to spasm, causing tightness and pain in your lower back and sacrum. If you want to avoid any of these results, using a backpack instead of a shoulder bag can be the answer.



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If the only distance that you need to walk is between your desk and the parking, then a shoulder bag would not be a problem. But if you have to walk a considerable distance, backpacks are clearly a better option. Some individuals think both types of bags have their own use.

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Security experts say that crossbody handbags are a good bet since you can easily keep an eye on your belongings. With these bags, your items are safely secured to the front of you or your side via bag straps that go all the way around your body.

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So shoulder bags are the worst for your posture, followed by a cross body bag. Anything with uneven weight distribution will essentially lead to more muscle imbalances as your body compensates for the weight distribution, says Dr. Leary. That's why backpacks or a rolling bag are best.

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Keep your head high while lifting and carrying. Switch a purse or bag position frequently to avoid fatigue. For crossbody bags, switch shoulders often. Square your shoulders and avoid lifting shoulders to keep straps from slipping.

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Pain caused from excessive loads has gained the term “backpack syndrome.” Backpack syndrome causes headaches, neck and back pain, and fatigue. There have been studies examining the effects of carrying backpacks on one shoulder versus both shoulders. Carrying a bag on one shoulder causes significant asymmetries.

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These heavy loads place stress on the spine and shoulders of children, causing muscle strain and fatigue. For some kids the aches and pains are bad enough to seek medical attention. Too much weight can also lead to bad habits such as poor posture and excessive slouching.

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Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can cause a person to lean to one side to compensate for the uneven weight. This can curve the spine. Over time, this can cause lower and upper back pain, strained shoulders and neck, and even functional scoliosis (curvature of the spine).

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Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can cause a person to lean to one side to compensate for the uneven weight. This can curve the spine. Over time, this can cause lower and upper back pain, strained shoulders and neck, and even functional scoliosis (curvature of the spine).

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