Ladies, you are about to be lured into the Sex and the City world where shopping sprees, heavy purses, and high-heeled shoes are encouraged. But, if you follow that path, you will discover that being a woman can be a pain in the back! Carrie and company have influenced an entire generation of women with [...]

A recent question was asked of me on the radio, “With so many people suffering with back pain, is it a matter of poor design?” Oh sure blame the creator, I am certain a lawyer would sue for improper design if he could. In reality, we are designed perfectly with one problem– no owner’s manual included. [...]

This dialogue would not be unusual in my clinic. Because I see many women with neck pain or arm tingling, I really do feel the weight of the purses that are hauled into my office. The image of a carpet bag suddenly comes to mind. Some of my patients have changed to fanny packs or [...]

Can I carry your purse miss?      I assure you there is nothing amiss. Please take my load Doc,      Feels like I am carrying a rock. This purse is heavy as heck.      Such a weight must be killing your neck. Come to think, my neck is always sore.      Carrying that purse is [...]