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Avoid pain from backpacks this school year

Kids carrying heavy school bags are witnessed commonly these days, it’s important to remember that heavy backpacks can be the source of back, neck and shoulder-related pain in children and teenagers. Parents and guardians should ensure children aren’t carrying a heavy load and that backpacks are being worn correctly for proper posture and even weight distribution.

According to an American statistics, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2016, emergency departments, doctors’ offices and clinics treated 35,937 people for backpack-related injuries. We encourage children and their parents to consider safety tips to help reduce their risk of injury.

“Make sure your child is only carrying the essentials to lessen their load,” said an AAOS spokesperson, “In addition to a light load, it’s important backpacks have two wide, padded shoulder straps to improve comfort and promote good posture.”

Backpack safety tips:

  • Always use both shoulder straps when carrying a backpack. The correct use of both wide, well-padded shoulder straps will help distribute the weight of the backpack more evenly across the child’s back.

  • A crossbody bag can also be a good alternative for carrying books and supplies.

  • Tighten the straps to keep the load closer to the back.

  • Organise the items: pack heavier things low and towards the centre.

  • Pack light, removing items if the backpack is too heavy. Carry only those items that are required for the day and, if possible, leave unnecessary books at home or school.

  • When picking up a backpack, lift properly by bending at the knees.

Parents also can help with backpack-related matters:

  • Encourage your child or teenager to tell you about numbness, tingling, or discomfort in the arms or legs, which may indicate poor backpack fit or too much weight.

  • Watch your child put on or take off the backpack to see if it is a struggle. If the backpack seems too heavy for the child, have them remove some of the books and carry them in their arms to ease the load on the back.

  • Do not ignore any back pain in a child or teenager.

  • Talk to the school about lightening the load. Team up with other parents to encourage changes.

  • Encourage your child to stop at his or her locker when time permits throughout the day to drop off or exchange heavier books.

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