Every time a school year begins, One of the great concerns of parents has to do with the lumbar health of their children, since although the learning processes in schools and colleges increasingly rely on máinteractive and digital, printed content remains the priority, and this implies that students have to deal with significant loads on their backs., having to carry backpacks that can be very dangerous for this part of the body.
If it's something that worries you, you have to know a series of general recommendations to helpán to parents and children who have to deal with this problem, And in the case of minors, it is advised that no lleven más of a 15% of your body weight on your back. SpaghettiéIt is essential to be able to distribute the spaces in the backpack well so that everything isé well inside and can be avoidedñon your back in the medium-long term.
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Tips for carrying backpacks on your back with greater safety for your back
The weight of backpacks can be very harmful to your back., which is why a series of tips and recommendations must be taken into account to reduce discomfort, pain and injuries. Some of our tips are as follows:
- It is advisable use specific backpacksíyou stay that they have wide straps and that they are padded, además thick backrests that can help avoid the direct impact of the backpack on the back, with what it caníto assume.
- On the other hand, we must pay attentionóno to the quality of the backpack material, since they must support their weight 5 cm above the waist. If the backpack is below this height, it is very likely that it will end up causing you to pull your back towards the ground., which forces us to adopt positions that areófashions and what, long-term, can lead to injuries. In the case of the childrenños, It is advisable to ask them to walk to check that they can support the weight well and without it being dangerous to their health..
- Although the activity física is ideal for all minors, It is advisable to pay special attention to the exercises físymptoms that focus on the lower back, since in this way it is achievedén better prepared to be able to face the daily demands of having to carry weight on the back.
- There are those who bet on backpacks with wheels for your children, something that is not a bad ideal, although it is necessary to educate children with them, so that they know how to use them correctly. We must ensure that they have an extensionón enough for the niñor can walk upright and do not lean forward when carrying it.
- To the extent possible, he does not evenñor should not carry unnecessary loads, Therefore, books and other utensils that you will not need must be removed daily to free you from carrying extra weight that could harm your back., and soí can move more comfortably and without discomfort. In fact, It is a good idea to take advantage of the spaces or lockers that there are in some schools where you can leave your objects so you don't always have to carry them with you..
The consequences of misuse of the backpack
Cause ofñor our músculos is not left without consequences. Especially in niñthe little onesños, and even in slightly older adolescents, what we found with más frequency is the pain. Whether in the múcenturies or discomforts in áAreas such as the neck and lower back, that's what usually predominates.
Currently, It is not known with certainty whether the excess weight in the backpack alsoén creates long-term problems. Aún no isá clear the origin of scoliosis clásic, whether they are due to spending a lot of time sitting in everyday life or whether they alsoén incorrect use of backpacks can influence.
What is known and there is evidence in this regard is that the spiesñoles have experienced an increase in height due to improved nutritionón, but alsoén to the disappearanceón of child labor. The niñThose who carried a lot of weight sufferedíconsequences on your height, and now this situationócan'títo be repeated with the weight of the backpacks, which in some cases is considerably high. Long-term, carrying a heavy load in your backpack couldíto result in the childñor adolescent is shorter than he or she should beíto have.
a míyou 60 daily minutes of exercise
Además to make sure that the backpack does not represent excessive weight and that it is placed properly, one of the strategiesáeffective ways to prevent back injuries is to participate in physical activity.ísica. It is essential to understand that our múscules require two key elements: movement and protectioníalready. Movement is essential, since the múscules not only fulfill the functionón to support the bones, but alsoédon't playñan un papel metabólico crucial, whose importance is increasingly revealedás. Therefore, It is crucial that childrenñchildren and adolescents spend at least 60 daily minutes of activity física.
In some cases, we meet neitherñthose who carry considerably heavy loads in their backpacks and experience noúno problem, neither in childhood nor during growth. By contrast, there are no othersñthose who, despite not carrying that much weight, have back problems. It's hayóless coincides with the lack of strength física and the lower participationón in exercise by these norños.
Regarding the electionón of sport, there is no one that is better than the other. La realizationóRegular exercise will not only contributeá to prevent pain and discomfort in the back, but alsoén contributeá long term benefits. Studies indicate that the práhabitual exercise practice isá related to preventionón of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in the future. The importance lies in the proper development of the musculoskeletal systeméattic during growth, since this requires a load and impact provided by the activity física. Those who do not meet this requirement mímood may experience developmental problems, increasing on propensitiesón to the pain. Además, lack of exercise during the stages of 40, 50 and 60 añincreases your risk of developing osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, although these conditionsúcannot be corrected.
