Backpack Safety Pack It Light Wear It Right

Pack It Light Wear It Right Backpack Safety 101 The british columbia chiropractic association has become concerned with the alarming trend in avoidable injuries to the neck, shoulders, and back, and has recently launched a backpack safety program called "pack it light. wear it right." they are teaming up with educators throughout british columbia to help prevent future injuries. Pack it light, wear it right: backpack safety 101. carrying a heavy load that is unevenly or improperly distributed can result in poor posture and even distort your spinal column. this impact can throw your spine out of alignment, causing muscle strain, headaches, back, neck, arm pain, and even nerve damage.

Pack It Light Wear It Right Backpack Safety 101 A heavy backpack carried on one shoulder forces the muscles and spine to compensate for the uneven weight. this places stress on the mid and lower back. carrying a heavy backpack is a spinal health hazard and over time may lead to altered posture and gait. pack it light. wear it right. • if you can’t pack light, it’s best to pack items into several bags, rather than overstuff a single bag. • for some specialized sports, such as rock climbing, balance is an impor tant consideration when packing. consult an expert in the sport to ensure you pack it right. carrying a bag • a good backpack is designed to. This will take some strain off of your child’s shoulders and back. choose the right size. the height of the backpack should begin two inches below the shoulder blades and end slightly above the waist. your child doesn’t have to carry the world in a backpack every day. remember to pack it right, make it light, and wear it tight to help. To prevent injury when using a backpack, do the following: always use both shoulder straps when carrying the backpack. the correct use of both of the wide, well padded shoulder straps will help distribute the weight of the backpack across the back. tighten the straps to keep the load closer to the back. organize the items inside so that heavier.

Backpack Safety Pack It Light Wear It Right This will take some strain off of your child’s shoulders and back. choose the right size. the height of the backpack should begin two inches below the shoulder blades and end slightly above the waist. your child doesn’t have to carry the world in a backpack every day. remember to pack it right, make it light, and wear it tight to help. To prevent injury when using a backpack, do the following: always use both shoulder straps when carrying the backpack. the correct use of both of the wide, well padded shoulder straps will help distribute the weight of the backpack across the back. tighten the straps to keep the load closer to the back. organize the items inside so that heavier. Backpack safety is important for everyone. it's especially important for children, who can be hurt by regularly carrying too much weight or by not wearing their backpacks safely. choose the right backpack. look for these features: light weight. the backpack itself should be made of light material so there is no added weight for your child to carry. Children should always wear both shoulder straps to avoid putting too much weight on one side. this helps distribute the weight evenly and avoids placing excessive stress on one side of the body. remember to adjust the straps so that the backpack sits close to their body. a waist strap also can prevent the backpack from moving side to side.