Sure, you have the whole I-walked-10-kilometres-to-school-uphill-both-ways story (fictional or not) to throw at your kids, but one thing they have on you? The weight of their backpacks. Seriously, try ...

Heavy backpacks can do more harm than you might think—leading to muscle strain, posture issues, and even spinal stress in growing kids. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, talks about how to properly size ...

Backpacks are a perfect way to carry school supplies, but if they are worn incorrectly or stuffed to the brim, they can lead to discomfort and soreness for some students. And all the things students ...

The school year is more than half way through but the last couple of months tend to be packed with things such as exams, special events and catch up assignments. This usually mean supplies, text books ...

Most children don backpacks when going to school. You might not give much thought to your child’s backpack, other than making sure they have their books and other supplies inside. But it’s important ...

CALGARY – Back to school time means families are loading up on clothes, school supplies and of course, a backpack to haul everything around. But backpack buyers beware – the wrong choice could put ...

Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...

Back pain is pervasive throughout the adult population. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a doctor. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previously reported, and ...

While backpacks are one of the most convenient ways to carry books and school supplies, an overloaded and/or improperly worn backpack gets a failing grade, according to the American Physical Therapy ...