"Back" soon

I must apologize for the dearth of posts this week. My back has been acting up; the good news is that the doc has found a medicine that helps and I’m on the mend. I have an exciting manufacturer’s prototype bag and an innovative shoulder strap that have languished as a result of my pains. It’s hard to shoulder a bag and impossible to sit when my back does this thing. My problems are NOT the result of heavy shoulder bags or poorly designed backpacks, but of heredity (thanks Mom). If this spasm problem had hit me on the road or on a plane it would be brutal. Thankfully this has never happened, and the muscle relaxer I’ve discovered may well save a future trip. Pack light and be careful!

Comments

[Matt]

Ouch. A back problem while traveling would be a pretty bad situation, especially with a shoulder or backpack style bag. A wheeled bag would be impossible to stow or retrieve but at least you could pull it if someone helped with the other part.

That certainly does give you motivation to travel light. Hope you get well soon.

[Alan]

Back trouble is no fun at all. I'm able to keep my back issues somewhat at bay with a stretching/exercise regimen. I hope you're back at 'em soon. I look forward to hearing about the new goodies.