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Wearing skinny jeans and large fluffy hoods can be bad for your back, experts have warned.
Women’s fashion choices are impacting on their health, the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) said, with cross-body bags, skinny jeans, hoods, statement necklaces and bell sleeves to blame.
"I am always surprised at how many of my patients are unaware that their clothing and accessories can affect their back health and their posture, and equally how many decide their outfit-choice outweighs their pain," BCA chiropractor Tim Hutchful said. “Some of the most popular items of clothing can have a hidden health impact.
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“While overloaded and heavy handbags are a common culprit," he continued, "some more unexpected items like skinny jeans can also wreak havoc.They restrict free movement in areas such as the hips and knees, affecting the way we hold our bodies.
“New trends such as asymmetric hemlines, oversized sleeves and hoods and heavy jewelry can also create problems," he added.
Mr Hutchful said any item of clothing that restricts movement, or leads people to stand or walk unnaturally, can have a negative impact on the posture, back or neck.
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He added: “Large hoods can mean you strain your neck in order to see, and asymmetric hemlines, especially if tight-fitting, can restrict your movement and cause you to walk differently.”
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