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Most children rely on backpacks to carry books and supplies to and from school and activities. But a backpack that’s too heavy or doesn’t fit properly can cause harm.
“Children can hurt themselves by using poor posture to carry a heavy bag,” says chiropractor Deborah Gonzalez Alonso, DC, with Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. “They may arch their back, bend forward, twist or lean to one side.”