Coined as “Credit Carditis” on Seinfeld, lower back pain that’s caused by a wallet carried in your back pockets is no longer a joking matter. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has formally documented “Wallet Sciatica” as a legitimate medical condition. They attribute 200,000 annual deaths in the United States to the deep vein thrombosis and painful sciatica a heaving wallet causes.
Aside from the inefficiency of a hefty wallet, its health risks are colossal. Although we’re accustomed to carrying our wallets in our back pockets, sitting on such a bulky object offsets posture and creates lower back pain.
Minimizing what you keep in your wallet is not the sole factor in back pain management and lower back pain relief. To relieve the discomfort in your spine many physicians suggest the use of a lumbar back support like the TemCare Pro LSO. Remember, any large object stored frequently in your back pocket such as a large handkerchief or golf balls can cause discomfort in the lumbar region.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
