School bags burden young shoulders

According to parents, the bags are often overloaded with textbooks, notebooks, water bottles and lunch boxes, making them difficult for children to carry.Orthopaedic doctor Dr Bilal of Rawalpindi says many young patients are reporting shoulder and back pain linked to heavy school bags."We are seeing many young patients complaining of shoulder and back pain due to heavy school bags," he said, adding that excessive weight could affect spinal development, cause….

Carrying excessive weight, he added, could place additional pressure on the spine and shoulders, causing fatigue, headaches and difficulty walking properly.Dr Bilal said children were still developing physically and prolonged pressure from heavy bags could cause tiredness throughout the day, potentially affecting their concentration and learningAtiqa, the mother of a seven-year-old Class 2 student, said her daughter's bag is so heavy that she could not lift it properly.

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