Can carrying your bag on the same shoulder affect your spine? Orthopaedician explains the risks and how to prevent spinal injuries

Repeatedly carrying a bag on the same shoulder can cause the body to compensate by tilting and raising the shoulder, potentially leading to spine risks.
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- Health
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- Hindustan Times
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- krishna pallavi priya
- Published
- Friday, 16 October 2026, 7:17 am IST
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