You’ve got the drive for adventure, but there’s something holding you back. It’s digging into your shoulders and literally dragging you down. That old backpack. It’s just not cutting it anymore. Time ...

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MADISON, Wis. — Have you ever noticed a child struggling with a heavy backpack? Odds are that backpack was too big, which could lead to pain, injuries, or even disruption to proper posture. If you’re ...

Plagued by back pain? You may want to look at how you wear your backpack. I consulted Sarah Lloyd, director of clinical education at Spear Physical Therapy, about how to adjust your backpack so it ...

Have you looked at your child’s backpack lately? Kids often find themselves loaded down as they shuttle back and forth with homework, lunches, musical instruments and sports equipment in tow.

If your kids are dragging their feet on their way to school, it might not be natural kid-type reluctance — it might be a too-heavy backpack. And it’s more common than you might think. As we navigate ...

Owning a good hiking backpack is worth it for so many reasons. You won’t need to stuff your snacks in your pockets or worse, experience chafing from a heavy, poor-fitting backpack. A good hiking ...

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 ...

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