08/12/2026
A new backpack can look great and still fit poorly.
Before the first day of school, check these three things:
🎒 Is your child using both shoulder straps?
🎒 Does the backpack stay close to the body?
🎒 Are the heaviest items packed closest to their back?
Also watch how your child moves while wearing it. If they lean forward, shift noticeably to one side or struggle to put it on, the fit or load may need to be adjusted.
Save this post and check your child’s backpack again after the first week—because that’s usually when the extra books, papers and forgotten supplies begin piling up.
If your child repeatedly complains about neck, shoulder or back pain, message us the word BACKPACK.
Integrity Spine & Joint Center
Troy, Illinois
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