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The Origin of the Healthy Back Bag
Irwin Gaffin, a leather designer/craftsman since the early 70s, had been making traditional leather bags. 
Following back surgery, his wife Margery found it difficult to carry the conventional two strap rucksack commonly available. Together with medical professionals, they designed a bag with only one strap that would be safe and comfortable to carry.
In 1995 they formed the Ameribag Inc Company based in Kingston, New York.
The Healthy Back Bag Company is the European subsidiary established in 2004.
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Health Benefits

A two-strap bag, fitted and carried properly, such as a backpack, is the best way to carry weight. However, many people are tempted to use it with one strap, either for convenience or security. 

The Healthy Back Bag has been developed with a doctor and a chiropractor to be used safely and comfortably. It can be used either on the shoulder or across the back in either direction. The Healthy Back Bag contours to the natural curve of the back whether you wear it on one shoulder or across the body. Weight is distributed throughout the bag rather than pulling from the shoulder. 


The ergonomic shape fits into the body so you do not compensate by lifting one shoulder to keep the strap in place so it is better than conventional bags, such as messenger or shoulder bags, for your posture. classic-leather.jpg

The Healthy Back Bag is also particularly useful for young people who seem to have increasing amounts to carry to school and sporting activities. As the body continues to grow and mature during teenage years, constant use of a backpack on one shoulder (the favoured mode of use with young people) has been shown to lead to musculoskeletal damage and adverse changes to the posture. 


The Healthy Back Bag enables the body to distribute weight evenly over the muscles and bones rather than concentrating the load on the upper back and shoulders, which has traditionally been the case when a child or teenager carries a satchel or backpack.


Why not give your child or young relative a gift to help keep their back healthy which benefits them not only now, but many years into the future?

At Core Tone we also stock the Baby Bag, which is a useful and attractive changing bag for mothers (or fathers) of young babies. Perfect for nappies, bottles and other items a baby needs, as well as a parent’s essentials such as purse, keys and mobile phone, while keeping your hands free to hold your baby or push a buggy.

Many new mothers have painful backs caused by delivery, constant bending over, or from holding a baby on the hip.classic-polysuede.jpg 

Like Margery Gaffin after her back surgery, this can be the time when their bodies require a bag which balances the weight of what they carry and fits the body’s contours rather than adding more strain to a delicate back.

Design

Everyday bags should be comfortable, durable and keep your essential items organised. The Healthy Back Bag ticks all of these boxes. Unlike a regular rucksack, you simply pull your bag under the arm to the front in order to gain access to the zips without having to take it off.  Stylish and collectable, there are colours and fabrics to suit different outfits, occasions and functions.  In addition, there is a silver lining so you can clearly see inside to locate an item. 

Guarantee

The Healthy Back Bag comes with a ‘life of the material’ guarantee which means you can be confident of the high standard of workmanship both inside and out. 

If you experience premature problems with stitching, zips, fasteners, or Velcro on your bag purchased from Core Tone please let us know.

 

 
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