Sep 14, 2021 Back and Neck Pain, Community News, Health, Health and Wellness, Health Updates, Physical Therapy Lower back pain Neck strain Forward head and rounded shoulders Uneven balance when carried on a single shoulder How Heavy is Too Heavy? Backpack Safety Tips Pick the right size- The correct size backpack will extend from 2” below shoulder blades to slightly above waist height. Use both shoulder straps- Slinging your backpack on one shoulder can lead to bad posture, pain, or injury. Adjust the height- Backpacks should be worn high on your back- adjust the length of the shoulder straps to position it correctly. Use the waist and chest straps- These straps help distribute the weight, keep the load close to your body, and stabilize the pack as you move. Don’t Ignore Pain Call your nearest Bay State Physical Therapy location or complete the form below to request an appointment. InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name *(Required)Last Name *(Required)Date of Birth: MM/DD/YYYY *(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY Birth Gender *(Required)Birth Gender *MaleFemaleEmail *(Required) Phone *(Required)Select Location *(Required)Select Location *Abington, MAAllston, MAArlington, MAAttleboro, MABedford, MABelmont, MABeverly, MABoston - Dimock St, MABoston - North Station, MABoston - Whittier, MABourne, MABraintree, MABrockton - Pearl St, MABrookline, MABurlington, MACambridge - Central Square, MACambridge - Porter Square, MACarver, MACedarville, MAChelmsford - Jean Avenue, MAChelmsford - Parkhurst Road, MAChestnut Hill, MACranston, RICumberland, RIDanvers, MADorchester, MADracut, MAEast Bridgewater, MAEast Greenwich, RIEast Providence, RIFall River, MAFalmouth, MAFoxborough - Mechanic St, MAFoxborough - Sports Performance Center, MAFramingham, MAFranklin, MAGreenville, RIHalifax, MAHaverhill, MAHingham, MAIpswich, MAKingston, MALeicester, MALincoln, RILowell, MAMalden, MAMarlborough, MAMarshfield, MAMethuen, MAMilton, MANeedham, MANew Bedford, MANewton, MANorth Andover, MANorth Attleboro, MANorth Billerica, MANorth Dartmouth, MANorth Providence, RINorwell, MANorwood, MAPawtucket, RIPembroke, MAPlymouth, MAProvidence - Elmgrove Ave, RIProvidence - Plain St, RIQuincy, MARandolph, MARaynham, MAReading, MARockland, MASalem, MASandwich, MASaugus, MAScituate, MAShrewsbury, MASomerset, MASomerville, MASouth Boston, MASouth End, MASouthbridge, MASterling, MAStoughton - Central St, MAStoughton - Washington St, MASwampscott, MATaunton - Dean St, MATaunton - Winthrop St, MATewksbury - 885 Main Street, MATewksbury - 1830 Main Street, MAWalpole, MAWaltham, MAWarwick, RIWest Bridgewater, MAWest Brookfield, MAWest Roxbury, MAWest Warwick, RIWestborough, MAWestwood, MAWeymouth, MAWoburn, MAWorcester, MAWrentham, MAAdditional Comments Resources: https://ppsapta.org/marketing/blog/ Share on Social Media:
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