India, Sept. 2 -- Whether it's a schoolbag loaded with books or a laptop bag for work, carrying heavy bags is a daily reality for many. But could this routine habit be silently harming your health in the long run? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Debashish Chanda, director, orthopaedics, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram said, "It's a silent killer that can quietly damage your posture and spine over time." Also read | Is your posture putting you at risk of a slipped disc? Orthopedist reveals 4 common mistakes and 7 tips to fix

Dr Debashish Chanda further explained how carrying heavy bags can affect the body:

Toting a heavy load, particularly on one shoulder, subjects your spine to uneven stress. This can cause it to gradually shift away ...