🎒 Backpacks are thought to be completely harmless by many people. 🤯 It's not entirely true. Today is National School Backpack Awareness Day, which reminds us all to wear our backpacks safely and understand the potential consequences. ⚠️ Yes, backpacks can be dangerous, but with a few simple tips, you can avoid the consequences. 👨‍⚕️ Graybill Medical Group reported that 2,000 backpack-related injuries were treated in 2007 alone. Additionally, nearly 55% of students carry a backpack heavier than the recommended guideline of 10% of their body weight. 🧒 A study of kids aged 11 to 15 found that 64% reported back pain related to wearing backpacks with 21% experiencing pain for over six months. 🏫 Another study by Boston University found that about 85% of university students self-report discomfort and pain associated with wearing a backpack. 🚫 Now that doesn’t mean that you should ditch your backpack. 💡 Here are some tips to prevent discomfort. ➤ Load the heaviest items closest ...