hmmmm i think Shelley can comment on heavy bags and travelling!!!
I second Jo's reccomendations and also suggest Sharon Butlers TOS book. Jo suggested it to me and I have gotten good progress out of the exercises (though I will note that I am on my way to surgery in 2 weeks in spite of it).
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take care,
Johanna
PS I am feeling chatty today, too....