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How Wallets Can Cause Back Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 24, 2005
Natural Health Care

Did you know that carrying a wallet in your backpocket can dramatically increase your risk of having a chronic lower back problem? Sitting down with one side of your pelvis slightly elevated because of a wallet can cause instability in your pelvic joints, which can cause intermittent lower back sprains and strains. Please think of people you know who still carry their wallets in their back pockets and pass this tip along.

 
 

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