Heavy Backpack Can Impact Postural Health on ...

Heavy Backpack Can Impact Postural Health on School Children: Its Consequences on Their Body Posture

Author Name : Dr. Vandana Vijay Kumar Vyas

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56025/IJARESM.2025.1304250883

ABSTRACT Background: The increasing prevalence of heavy backpacks in schools has raised concerns about their effects on children’s posture and overall musculoskeletal health. With children frequently carrying backpacks that may exceed recommended weight limits, the strain on their posture and balance is a growing issue. The safe load-bearing limit for children’s backpacks, as recommended by previous studies, is often exceeded, leading to potential health consequences such as back and neck pain. Poor posture habits developed early in life can result in long-term spinal issues, as the ligaments and intervertebral discs in children are still developing and lack regenerative capabilities. This study aims to assess the impact of backpack load on the posture and pain complaints of school children, with an emphasis on the need for preventive measures.