Back Pain : Tips to Prevent Back Pain from Kids' Backpacks
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A review of the medical literature on this issue shows inconsistent recommendations on how to avoid episodes of back pain in children who carry backpacks.
Although there are very few studies and the medical literature does not agree on specific guidelines for backpack safety to avoid back pain, parents can use common sense to reduce the chance that their child or teen will suffer back pain due to carrying a backpack.
Look for backpack design features that help reduce the chance of back pain:
Lightweight material (canvas as opposed to leather)
Two padded, wide (2-inches), adjustable shoulder straps on the backpack
Padded back
Individualized compartments
Hip strap, waist belt, or frame to redistribute the weight of the backpack from the shoulders and back to the pelvis
Wheels so that the backpack can be pulled rather than carried
Consider using a separate bag for the child's laptop or other heavier electronic items
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Teach your child how to properly load and wear the backpack to avoid back pain:
Always use both shoulder straps and wear the backpack on the back rather than over one shoulder
Pack heaviest objects into the backpack first so they are carried lower and closest to the body
Fill compartments so that the load is evenly distributed throughout the backpack and items do not shift during movement
Pack sharp or bulky objects in the backpack so they do not contact the back
Adjust the straps to fit the backpack snugly to the child's body, holding the bottom of the backpack 2 inches above the waist and keeping the top just below the base of the skull; do not carry the backpack low near the buttocks
Lift the backpack by using the leg muscles and keeping it close to the body, not by bending over with arms extended
Do not lean forward when walking; if this is necessary, there is too much weight in the backpack
Maintain a mindset to watch the weight carried in the backpack to reduce back pain:
If the child complains of discomfort, reduce the weight in the backpack immediately
Consider applying a guideline backpack weight limit as a percent of the child's body weight. The American Physical Therapy Association suggests 15-20%; the American Chiropractic Association advises 5-10%
Coach your child to carry only those books needed in the backpack, leaving unnecessary items at home and making frequent trips to his/her locker during the day
Train your child to clean out the backpack at least once a week
In This Article:
Backpacks and Back Pain in Children
Tips to Prevent Back Pain from Kids' Backpacks
Become a Proactive Parent on the Issue of Backpacks and Back Pain
Ask your child if they feel any back aches or pain
Help your child choose the smallest backpack that will meet his/her needs
Talk to teachers about how to minimize the need for children to transport heavy books back and forth daily in their backpacks; keep one set of books in the classroom for daily work while leaving heavy books at home; make photocopies of homework chapters and assignments that are easily carried
Attend PTA meetings and discuss any proposal by school administrators to remove lockers or to reduce time between classes making it difficult to store unneeded books and materials
Finally, there are a number of alternatives to traditional backpacks on the market. These include saddle bags, rollerbags, backpacks with inflatable lumbar support and straps, totally inflatable backpacks, and molded backpacks.
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Information that we provide to you below,which include (1) back pain and ways to treat back pain (2) Physical therapy for back pain (3) information on senior doctors to treat back pain (4) and various treatments for back pain .therapy for back pain (5) The causes of back pain Tutorials (6) lower back pain pain upper back pain .center of the back .Information we come out of specialists and .senior doctors and prime locations .specialized in the treatment of back pain Put General Information and not any copyrights and mention source on other sites .But all these topics to sing about consulting a doctor continued Disclaimer.
Disclaimer : All content within (Back pain) Health is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. The (Back pain) is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of the (Back pain) Health website. The (Back pain) is not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites.Always consult your own GP if you're in any way concerned about your health.
_______________________________________________________________________________
A review of the medical literature on this issue shows inconsistent recommendations on how to avoid episodes of back pain in children who carry backpacks.
Although there are very few studies and the medical literature does not agree on specific guidelines for backpack safety to avoid back pain, parents can use common sense to reduce the chance that their child or teen will suffer back pain due to carrying a backpack.
Look for backpack design features that help reduce the chance of back pain:
Lightweight material (canvas as opposed to leather)
Two padded, wide (2-inches), adjustable shoulder straps on the backpack
Padded back
Individualized compartments
Hip strap, waist belt, or frame to redistribute the weight of the backpack from the shoulders and back to the pelvis
Wheels so that the backpack can be pulled rather than carried
Consider using a separate bag for the child's laptop or other heavier electronic items
Article continues below
Teach your child how to properly load and wear the backpack to avoid back pain:
Always use both shoulder straps and wear the backpack on the back rather than over one shoulder
Pack heaviest objects into the backpack first so they are carried lower and closest to the body
Fill compartments so that the load is evenly distributed throughout the backpack and items do not shift during movement
Pack sharp or bulky objects in the backpack so they do not contact the back
Adjust the straps to fit the backpack snugly to the child's body, holding the bottom of the backpack 2 inches above the waist and keeping the top just below the base of the skull; do not carry the backpack low near the buttocks
Lift the backpack by using the leg muscles and keeping it close to the body, not by bending over with arms extended
Do not lean forward when walking; if this is necessary, there is too much weight in the backpack
Maintain a mindset to watch the weight carried in the backpack to reduce back pain:
If the child complains of discomfort, reduce the weight in the backpack immediately
Consider applying a guideline backpack weight limit as a percent of the child's body weight. The American Physical Therapy Association suggests 15-20%; the American Chiropractic Association advises 5-10%
Coach your child to carry only those books needed in the backpack, leaving unnecessary items at home and making frequent trips to his/her locker during the day
Train your child to clean out the backpack at least once a week
In This Article:
Backpacks and Back Pain in Children
Tips to Prevent Back Pain from Kids' Backpacks
Become a Proactive Parent on the Issue of Backpacks and Back Pain
Ask your child if they feel any back aches or pain
Help your child choose the smallest backpack that will meet his/her needs
Talk to teachers about how to minimize the need for children to transport heavy books back and forth daily in their backpacks; keep one set of books in the classroom for daily work while leaving heavy books at home; make photocopies of homework chapters and assignments that are easily carried
Attend PTA meetings and discuss any proposal by school administrators to remove lockers or to reduce time between classes making it difficult to store unneeded books and materials
Finally, there are a number of alternatives to traditional backpacks on the market. These include saddle bags, rollerbags, backpacks with inflatable lumbar support and straps, totally inflatable backpacks, and molded backpacks.
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