Many students stuff their textbooks, binders, laptops, pencils, pens, erasers, crafts, extras for lunch and PE into their backpacks before heading to school. The researchers reported that they saw backpacks weighing more than 40 percent of the students' body weight. Imagine a 60-pound kid carrying a 24-pound backpack.

The good news is that with some simple behavioral changes, this health problem can be eliminated. Studies have shown that incorrect wear, weight, time, walking distance, improper weight distribution, and improper placement of items in a backpack can lead to discomfort, fatigue, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal pain (especially in the lower back), respiratory problems And other issues.

Always choose a Travel bags that suits you.

Choose a pack with adjustable padded shoulder straps and a padded back panel.

Evenly distribute the weight. Load the heaviest items closest to your back and balance them so you can stand up straight with ease.

If the pack has a belt, wear it to improve balance and relieve sensitive neck and shoulder muscles.

Check that your pack is comfortable. If not, figure out what you can leave at home that day to lighten the load.

If the backpack is still too heavy, consider a school bag with wheels.