{"id":1130,"date":"2022-08-29T19:17:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T19:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/?p=1130"},"modified":"2022-08-29T19:17:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T19:17:11","slug":"backpack-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/index.php\/2022\/08\/29\/backpack-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Backpack safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is week three of our series about upper back pain and with back to school we will talk about backpack safety.  But first here  are the links to the previous two weeks blog incase you missed them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-badass-chiropractic-and-wellness\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"eXbCfJBB7J\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/index.php\/2022\/08\/18\/upper-back-pain\/\">Upper Back Pain<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Upper Back Pain&#8221; &#8212; Dr. Karen Hudes at Continuum Wellness\" src=\"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/index.php\/2022\/08\/18\/upper-back-pain\/embed\/#?secret=QYYjwlK0l7#?secret=eXbCfJBB7J\" data-secret=\"eXbCfJBB7J\" width=\"525\" height=\"296\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>week one Upper Back Pain<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-badass-chiropractic-and-wellness\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gwZQiTjZnt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/index.php\/2022\/08\/29\/upper-back-pain-stretch\/\">Upper back pain stretch<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Upper back pain stretch&#8221; &#8212; Dr. Karen Hudes at Continuum Wellness\" src=\"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/index.php\/2022\/08\/29\/upper-back-pain-stretch\/embed\/#?secret=elPTYYGdY9#?secret=gwZQiTjZnt\" data-secret=\"gwZQiTjZnt\" width=\"525\" height=\"296\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Week 2 Upper back pain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0This week since the kids in the GTA go back to school on Wednesday I thought I would talk about backpack safety.\u00a0 Backpack safety is important for not only upper back pain but all back pain and joint health.\u00a0 This is particularly important for our kiddos but as well for everyone who uses a backpack \u2013 I still do!\u00a0 Damage to joints and the cause of pain and long-term problems are cumulative so everything you can do for your kids, and you help.\u00a0 This includes regular adjustments and of course ergonomics and backpack safety \u2013 which is just really proper or best ergonomics to use while wearing a backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/backpack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/backpack.jpg 679w, https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/backpack-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><figcaption>backpack safety &#8211; choosing the right one for you or your child<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backpack safety tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok so I am going to do this in point form because it is probably easier that way. Here are the tips I have for protecting yourself from upper back pain and all joint damage while wearing a backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Choose a well-made backpack including wide straps and a padded back<\/li><li>Choose a lightweight backpack<\/li><li>Do not overpack \u2013 the weight of your pack should not be more than 10% of body weight<\/li><li>In order not to overpack take just what you need for the day<\/li><li>Keep the load as close to the back of the pack as possible (not in only the front pouches)<\/li><li>Wear both straps at the same time not just one<\/li><li>Use the waist strap if there is one to support some of the weight<\/li><li>Get in the habit of placing your pack on the table and turning around to put on both straps instead of slinging over your shoulder<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here is where you can get more information on backpack saftey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So those are our tips for this week \u2013 for more please see the links included below from the Ontario and Canadian Chiropractic associations regarding backpack safety!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-oca\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"0BKGSYB9gj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chiropractic.on.ca\/self-management\/pack-light-wear-right-blog-post-backpack-safety\/\">Pack it Light, Wear it Right: Backpack Safety 101<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Pack it Light, Wear it Right: Backpack Safety 101&#8221; &#8212; OCA\" src=\"https:\/\/chiropractic.on.ca\/self-management\/pack-light-wear-right-blog-post-backpack-safety\/embed\/#?secret=3icRPPkOUU#?secret=0BKGSYB9gj\" data-secret=\"0BKGSYB9gj\" width=\"525\" height=\"296\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-canadian-chiropractic-association-cca-association-chiropratique-canadienne\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/chiropractic.ca\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-backpacks-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-wear-them-properly\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share this newsletter with anyone you think it may be helpful for!&nbsp; Here is the link to the blog post to make it easy to access: (ADD URL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck to all the kiddos going back to school and parents and educators too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is week three of our series about upper back pain and with back to school we will talk about backpack safety. 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