Backpack Safety for Back-to-School: Protecting Kids’ Spines for a Healthier School Year

At Dr. Noah Banks’s chiropractic office in Bentonville, we see children and teens every fall who are already experiencing discomfort caused by heavy, poorly fitted backpacks. Research shows that up to 79% of school-aged children experience back pain related to backpack use, and many carry loads far heavier than what experts recommend. Fortunately, a few easy adjustments can make a world of difference.