PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Kids are getting ready to go back to school in a few weeks. We have some tips to help pick out a backpack that will be comfortable and safe. It's not just about the stylish look ...

No matter your pack weight, wearing a backpack puts unnatural pressure on your joints and muscles. When you’re hauling a heavy pack for days at a time, it’s no surprise that your back and shoulders ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Backpacks are one of the most practical ways for children, teenagers (and even adults) to lug around all of their daily items.

Whether you’re an avid hiker, a student with a ton of books to lug around, or a commuter with a heavy load, aches and soreness can be an unfortunate side effect of carrying a backpack. The best ...

Backpacks have gotten a bad rap. For years, specialists have urged school children to lighten their loads, wear their backpacks on both shoulders and avoid lugging around those heavy school bags ...

Backpacks are a perfect way to carry school supplies, but if they are worn incorrectly or stuffed to the brim, they can lead to discomfort and soreness for some students. And all the things students ...

A class project to weigh students' backpacks held a massive surprise for Taylor Bartholomew: Her pack was 20 pounds. The sixth-grader knew it was heavy: "I have my binder, plus an 800-page book, a 200 ...

If you have shoulder, neck, or back pain, you know it can be debilitating and frankly, pretty darn miserable. But what you may not know is that carrying a heavy tote or purse—something many of us do ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Backpacks have gotten a bad rap. For years, specialists have urged school children to lighten their loads, wear their backpacks on both shoulders and avoid lugging around those ...