Backpacks ... A student’s frenemy

This video discusses how heavy backpacks can lead to acute back pain. It looks at the anatomy of the spine and how a heavy backpack can affect it negatively. Some preventative tips are also offered.

This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Ezza Jalil, Maryam Heba, Shaheer Jah, Shaya Zhang

Copyright McMaster University 2019.

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