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Category: Family health

Student walking with heavy backpack on shoulders

How Carrying a Heavy Bag Affects Your Spine

Posted by: in Family health, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Posture & Ergonomics on September 19, 2025

Many people don’t think twice about tossing a purse, tote, or backpack over their shoulder before heading out the door. But when bags are too heavy or carried the wrong way, they can have a big impact on the spine. At Reform PT, we see patients every year with back, neck, and shoulder pain that… Read More


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