Buying the Right Backpack Can Minimize Your Child’s Back Pain

Summer is almost over and that means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. But when you hit the store for that new backpack, you need to look for function over fashion.

Karena Wu, Physical Therapist and owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, appeared on NY1 News to share advice for parents on how to purchase the best backpack to help kids avoid back and neck pain.

Karena says that all too often, she sees kids lugging backpacks that are bad for the body. So NY1 asked her to help highlight the do’s and don’ts of backpack shopping.

Watch the video below to get the full story:

If you’d like to speak with Karena about ways to help your child avoid pain as they start their new school year, then call 212-777-4374, or visit us online at activecarephysicaltherapy.com.