It’s back-to-school time, which means shopping for school supplies and making sure your children have what they need to get through the school day. More than 40 million students head off to class each day with backpacks slung over their shoulders. About 20 million of those students are carrying twice the recommended weight on the back which can lead to stress injuries and spinal pain that can worsen with age. According to the North American Spine Society, children and teens can experience back pain and spine trauma caused by overloaded or improperly used backpacks. Diagnoses range from neck, mid-back, and…
