Back Pain and Backpacks.

This is what I like, when back pain information blog readers make my life easy by sending me useful stuff that I can use.

A little while ago Charles Holbert of submitinfographics.com sent me an infographic they had produced all about back packs and their role in back problems.

I thought this looked pretty good and might well be of use to those of us who carry/wear backpacks. I can be even lazier here and quote directly from the introduction to the infographic, which I reproduce below. I hope you find it informative and useful.

"It’s pretty common for students of all ages, sizes and shapes to use backpacks to carry their books, lunches, laptops and whatever else they can squeeze in them. They are very convenient and give both of your hands freedom to do whatever you want. But, is it worth it?

Research shows that backpacks may actually be harming you, due to improper usage, over packing and choosing the wrong kind. There are things you should take into consideration before choosing a backpack that will help you avoid causing any back pain, such as padding on the back of the backpack, chest or waist belts, and backpacks with pockets on both sides.

Go here to learn about statistics, how to avoid back pain and remedies for it, and the benefits of wearing a backpack correctly".