
Backpacks & Your Child's Spinal Health: What Calgary Parents Should Know
Children place consistent physical demands on their bodies throughout the school year, and backpack use is one of the most common sources of daily mechanical loading. During the years when the spine is still developing, cumulative postural stress from a poorly fitted or overloaded backpack can contribute to muscular fatigue, postural compensation, and discomfort.
Updated March 5, 2026



