In our country, about 15 million students go to school with backpacks on their shoulders, while 5 million of them carry double the weight they should carry on their backs. According to a recent study conducted in the USA; 40% of doctors treated children and teenagers suffering from back pain and spinal cord trauma caused by carrying too much or not using backpacks properly. Follow these steps to protect your child from back and neck pain.
Allow Wheels – 30% of survey respondents were advised to carry a wheeled backpack. This type of backpack is helpful in solving back pain problems if the child’s family estimates that the child will carry more than ten kilograms.
Fundamentals-Twenty percent of Neurosurgeons agreed to use traditional-style backpacks. If you decide on this type of backpack, make sure it has two straps and cotton padded straps as well as waist straps with extra load support for the waist.
Comfort – 30% of doctors advise families not to buy the first backpack they see. It is important to make sure that the child is comfortable with the bag and that the straps fit tightly.
Don’t Carry Overload-No matter what type of backpack they choose for their child, they should remember that the most important thing is not the bag, but the school supplies to put inside the bag. In fact, 64% of respondents say that children and teenagers use their bags mostly for overloading. All the doctors participating in the study are united in the idea that the size of the bag should be chosen according to the child, not the objects that the child carries.
Don’t Fill Everything-All you need is the bag. Doctors say the total weight of the bag should be 10-15% of the child’s weight.
Wrap around your body-Always use both straps and adjust them to rest comfortably over your shoulders.
Get Organized-Organize the inside of the bag with heavy items close to your back. Use small sections to evenly distribute items and distribute weight evenly.
Overload Can Cause Pain-Do not load more than you can carry. Empty any unnecessary items in your bag. Encourage your children not to carry more books than they will need.
If parents are worried about the heavy school items their child is carrying, they can also:
Talk to teachers to find ways to reduce the load
Buy books in pairs. One to stay at school and the other to stay at home (or have weekly photocopies of books at the library)
Encourage your children to strengthen their back and surrounding muscles to prevent injuries
With more information Affecting 80% of the adult population You can avoid back pain, which is the second biggest reason people go to the doctor. If you have back pain and want to get rid of it, consult a neurosurgeon immediately.
