No matter your pack weight, wearing a backpack puts unnatural pressure on your joints and muscles. When you’re hauling a heavy pack for days at a time, it’s no surprise that your back and shoulders ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you have ever watched a kid walk into the house after school, bent over like a little question mark under the weight of a ...

Children are back at school with fresh school supplies, a new set of books, and likely a larger load in their backpack. But orthopedic surgeons are saying ill-fitting backpacks can put children at ...

Shoulder and elbow pain are some of the most common aches and pains people experience. Since the shoulder and elbow joints are also some of the most frequently used in your body, pain and injuries in ...