FOUR OUT OF FIVE ADULTS EXPERIENCE LOW BACK PAIN
Ergonomic Bags support Healthy Backs

Beverly, MA - January, 2001 - Millions of adults are hurting their backs lugging heavy laptops and luggage and probably are not exercising enough to help strengthen their backs.

In a March, 2000 report, the American Academy of Orthopedics, stated that "low back pain is the most frequent problems treated by orthopedic surgeons. " The report continues "four out of five adults will experience significant low back pain, six million persons will see a physician for low back pain and after the common cold, problems caused by the lower back are the most frequent cause of lost work days in adults under the age of 45."

Most physicians suggest that a person should not carry more than 15% of their body weight on their shoulders and back, yet most people are. As our society becomes grayer, the natural effects of aging, particularly on the back, are a decrease in the amount of bone, decrease in strength and elasticity of muscles.

Best treatment is a prevention program to increase muscle strength in one's lower back and abdominal muscles and daily stretching. Another prevention program is using an ergonomically designed backpack or shoulder pack for laptops or heavy articles.

AirPacks, Inc. a Beverly, MA based company, with the healthcare community, has developed an innovative ergonomic support system using air in the shoulder straps and lumbar cushion. The company has produced a functional and affordable backpack (AirPower.com) and shoulder bags (AirFleet.com, and AirCurrent.com) to carry laptop computers. The air-filled straps and cushion shifts the weight from the neck, shoulders and back to the right place, the lower back area. The design reduces the stress to the user by 80% and lightens the load by 30%.

AirPacks backpack and computer products are sold through healthcare professionals, back stores and on the web. http://www.airpacks.com or call 1-800-310-7383 to place an order. For further information please contact:

AirPacks. Inc.
100 Cummings Center
421 F, Beverly, MA 01915
Ph: 1-800-310-7383
or
email at info@airpacks.com