How to choose and use a 'backpack' so that your back does not hurt
The bag is another factor that has an extremely strong effect on health. One of the best choices in choosing a bag for use in daily life is the backpack, but not every bag is suitable for use for good health. Here are 5 ways of choosing a bag suitable for use in daily life
- A bag whose strap length can be adjusted: in order to adjust the bag to fit your height and lie against the back. The straps should be soft, and may have foam padding, so that the shoulders do not hurt
- The straps of the bag should be wide and keep their shape: straps that are too small cause constriction at the shoulders until pain arises
- A bag that has compartments or fastenings: this helps arrange the things inside the bag so that the bag does not swing to and fro and helps distribute the weight
- A bag that has back support: this helps the bag not lose its shape easily, and keeps the centre of gravity so that the burden of the weight does not gather at any one place
- A waist strap and a chest strap: for a bag that is large in size, these two things should also be present, so that the pack lies against the back and the weight of the bag pulls backwards less
- You should not carry a weight more than 10% of your body weight: from research, the suitable weight for carrying and transporting each time should not exceed 10%, so that the body does not take on more burden than it should