With School
starting just aroung the corner, we want to remind you about the
importance of BACKPACK SAFETY.
Below are helpful tips to insure you know how to safely use your
backpack in order to promote spinal health.
Step
1: Choose Right.
Choosing the right size backpack is the most important step to safe
backpack use.
Tip: Bring
a friend to help you measure your backpack properly.
Step
2: Pack Right.
The maximum weight of the loaded backpack should not exceed 15 %
of your body weight, so pack only what is needed.
Tip: If the
backpack forces the wearer to move forward to carry, it`s overloaded.
Step
3: Lift Right.
Face the Pack -Bend at the Knees - Use both hands and check the
weight of the pack. - Lift with the legs - Apply one shoulder strap
and then the other.
Tip: Don`t
sling the backpack onto one shoulder.
Step
4: Wear Right.
Use both shoulder straps - snug, but not too tight.
Tip: When the
backpack has a waist strap - use it.
BELOW
ARE TWO EXAMPLES OF HOW NOT TO WEAR YOUR BACKPACK:
WRONG:
This backpack is overloaded, creating stress on
the spine. Improper backpack use can lead to a lifetime of health
problems.
WRONG:
Wearing a backpack improperly over one shoulder can cause permanent
misalignment of the spine, muscle fatigue, and a lowered state of
health.
Drs. Ed and Sandie are available to do presentations in your child`s
classroom about backpack safety. Just ask!
Check out this
informative website: www.chirolife.com
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