BACK PACK SAFETY

Your Back

Muscles

Ligaments

Bones

Nerves

Soft Tissue

Support

Movement

Communication

Back Motion

A symphony playing beautiful music

A tug of war holding you together

A suspension bridge

Back Failure

Bad Posture

Bad Movement

Unbalanced Load

Incorrect Support

Too heavy a load

Back Pack Anatomy

Good Straps that are adjustable

Lumbar support

Weight load over hips not on shoulders

Weight held tight in pack

“Customizable”

Back Pack Support

Support the spine

Distributes the weight

Reduces leverage on spinal joints

Back Pack LOADING

No more than 15% of total body weight for girls to 20% with boys

Heaviest weight (largest books) closest to the back

Cinch straps to prevent shifting of weight

Improper Wearing

Use both straps

Kids get spinal problems that can effect them later in life

Spinal Problems

Bad use of back packs lead to:

Spinal problems

Weakened knee, hip and ankle joints

Early degeneration

Become more prone to injuries

The Answer

A proper pack for your back

Fitting

Balanced posture

Balanced spine

Start with selecting the right pack

Check the right size

Packing

Pack the largest and heaviest items closest to your spine

Cinch down straps to compress the load

Lifting

Lift the pack to your back by bending knees first

Ask for help

Use both straps

Cinch the shoulder and waist belts comfortably

Healthy Spine

Thank your chiropractor for taking care of you and your back

Stay on a regular spinal adjustment plan for your spinal health

Healthy School Year

Now go on and have a healthy school year!

We can recommend the right back packs for every child's body.

Come see us to get the right fit and to have your spine checked!

BACK PACK SAFETY