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Backpack Safety Tips

Balanced • Aug 06, 2018

 Backpack Safety

Here are some backpack tips to lighten the load:

  1. Choose a backpack that has two wide straps with good padding to distribute the load evenly.
  2. Adjust the height. Tighten straps so the bag is centered on the back, ideally above the lower curve of the spine.
  3. Use both straps. The one-shoulder method may be cool, but it adds serious pressure and throws body alignment out of whack.
  4. Weigh the bag. It should weigh no more than 10% of the child’s weight. If your child regularly has to carry more than that then you should get them one of those rolling backpacks that they can pull.
  5. Have your child checked. If your kid complains of back pain-even if it seems minor-talk to your doc. No amount of achiness is normal, and a physician can recommend strengthening exercises to help ease it.

Happy backpacking!

If you have any questions on backpack safety or back pain please email me at sam@balancechiropracticva.com  You can learn more about us here.

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