4 Simple Tips On How To Choose The Right Bag To Avoid Back, Neck And Nerve Pain
As a busy executive mum, balancing a high-stress job and the demands of younger kids can take a toll on your body. The last thing you need is additional pain from something as seemingly harmless as your handbag. Carrying your bag in the wrong way can lead to neck pain, shoulder discomfort, and even exacerbate spinal and nerve pain. In this blog, lets discuss 4 simple tips on how to choose the right bag.

Where you carry your bag matters significantly. If you use a crossbody or sling bag, ensure it sits at your waist level rather than your hips. For shoulder bags, the bag should rest comfortably in the sweet spot between your torso and arm. Over-the-forearm bags should also sit at waist level. This correct placement helps maintain your posture and prevents excessive strain on your neck, shoulders, back and pelvis.

Try and choose bags with wide straps. Narrow or metallic straps can dig into the area between your shoulder and neck, a region where a bundle of nerves exits the neck to supply the arm. Stressing this area can lead to discomfort in both the neck and arm, something a busy executive mum with an already stressful life doesn't need.

Oversized bags can be tempting because they hold more items, but they can also invite you to carry too much. Choose a bag with a definite shape, a firm base, and inner compartments. This helps distribute the weight evenly and prevents items from shifting around, which can affect your balance and posture.

If you find yourself shrugging your shoulders to keep your bag in place, it's time to reconsider your bag choice. Shrugging causes your upper back and shoulder muscles to work overtime to stabilize the area, leading to micro-stresses that can culminate in sudden spasms or discomfort. This is especially problematic if you're already dealing with spinal and nerve pain.

Last but not the least, before purchasing a bag, check its weight. Bags made of stiff leather or those with extra accessories like metallic zips can be heavy even when empty. Adding your belongings to an already heavy bag can potentially lead to more tiredness along with spinal and nerve pain. Aim for a bag that is lightweight yet sturdy enough to hold your items.




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Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

Let’s get you feeling strong, confident, and fully present at work and at home.
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xx Swati
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