He also stressed the importance of wearing both straps of the backpack to distribute weight evenly and avoid long-term spine damage. "If the bag hangs below the waist, it's too heavy," he cautioned.

However, carrying a too heavy backpack can give rise to health problems like spinal disc herniation – also known as a slipped disc – and cartilage wear and tear if you aren’t careful.

Heavy backpacks can lead to back pain and scoliosis in children aged 6-16. Proper weight management and posture are crucial for spine health. Heavy backpacks can cause serious back pain and ...

He also stressed the importance of wearing both straps of the backpack to distribute weight evenly and avoid long-term spine ...

The weight of the problem School backpacks that are poorly designed, too heavy, improperly packed or worn incorrectly can cause serious posture issues that may last far beyond the school years.

It’s like hiking in the countryside or mountains with a heavy backpack, only in an urban setting. Jogging with weights is sometimes called rucking as well, says Andreas Barz, a sport scientist ...

Background: Brachial plexus lesions as a consequence of carrying a heavy backpack have been reported, but the typical clinical course and long-term consequences are not clear. Here we evaluated ...