08/24/2026
🎒 BACKPACK SAFETY 101: Protect Their Backs This School Year! 📚
Backpacks are part of the daily routine, but when they’re too heavy or worn incorrectly, they can put unnecessary stress on a child’s neck, shoulders, and back.
As students head back to school, keep these 5 backpack safety tips in mind:
✅ Use both shoulder straps — wearing a backpack over one shoulder can create uneven stress.
✅ Keep it light — aim for a backpack that weighs no more than 10–15% of your child’s body weight.
✅ Pack smart — place heavier items low and close to the center of the backpack.
✅ Adjust the straps — the backpack should fit snugly against the back, not hang down toward the hips.
✅ Pay attention to discomfort — recurring back, neck, or shoulder pain shouldn’t be ignored.
At Duncan Chiropractic Group, we love helping local families stay healthy, active, and ready for everything the school year brings. 💙
Here’s to a happy, healthy, and pain-free school year!