DULUTH, Minn. – For some kids, back to school can mean back pain. Often, the reason is as plain as the pack on their backs. "It's unusual to have a child under the age of 12, a preadolescent, to have ...

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 ...

All the heavy things students stuff into their backpacks can make the school day feel a little heavy. "Backpacks, as long as they're used properly, they should never cause any sort of pain or ...

Backpacks are one of the most practical ways for children, teenagers (and even adults) to lug around all of their daily items. Especially for school, backpacks are the best way to transport books, ...

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Get those books, pens and pencils ready. It's almost time to head back to school—just be sure not to overload that backpack. “Children that have backpacks that are too heavy can ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - With back-to-school season here your kids may want a trendy new backpack, but UW Health officials say the fit is more important than the style. Dr. Lindsey Boyke says the ...

EBENSBURG, PA. (WTAJ) — It’s the standard way to carry school supplies but wearing backpacks filled to the brim can lead to aches and pains for some students. Dr. Samantha DeWees with UPMC ...

SAN DIEGO, CA – More than 92 percent of the children in the U.S. carry backpacks. Typically the backpacks are loaded with almost one-fourth of the child’s body weight (22 percent) and worn with only ...