Health warns against wearing heavy school bags and wheels

SPA – Riyadh

"Health" advised through the infographic published on its Twitter platform, of the importance of choosing the right binder for the student, so that it contains several pockets to allow a better distribution of weight on the body parts, highlighting that the weight at the back of the students represents less than 10% of the weight His body.

She insisted on the need to consult a doctor if the student complained of back pain on a continuous basis, in order to reduce the risks, to carry heavy schoolbags, as it was the only way to get rid of back pain. one of the most important causes of back pain and malformations of the spine, highlighting the importance of reducing the burden imposed on the student taking care to take the required books. Just for each day, clean and store the bag according to the program, with the need to teach students the proper way to carry the bag.

The use of trolley bags is useless as they can cause back and shoulder pain.

It should be noted that these activities are a continuation of the awareness raising efforts of "Health" to preserve the health and safety of all members of the community, promote healthy lifestyles and coincide with the countryside. of awareness led by health under the slogan #Sihati Madrasati.