Why does my chest hurt when I carry a heavy backpack?
Why does my chest hurt when I carry a heavy backpack? The causes of costochondritis are not well understood. In children and young adults, this syndrome can occur with strain or weakening of the intercostal muscles (muscles between the ribs), following repetitive activities that place extra stress on those muscles, such as carrying a heavy book bag.
Is it bad to carry a heavy backpack?
Lighten the load: No matter how well-designed the backpack, less weight is always better. Use the bathroom scale to check that a pack isn't over 10% to 20% of your body weight (for example, if you weigh 120 pounds you shouldn't carry a backpack that weighs more than 12 to 24 pounds).
What is backpack palsy?
Backpack palsy is a rare but well-established cause of brachial plexus injury, arising as a result of heavy backpack use. We present an unusual case of backpack palsy with Horner's syndrome. Keywords: Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Accidents, injuries, Neurological injury, Peripheral nerve disease, Trauma CNS /PNS.
How do I get rid of backpack pain?
- • Check your posture. Carrying a backpack, especially a heavy one can change your spinal alignment. ...
- • Lessen the load. ...
- • Wear your backpack properly. ...
- • Consider backpacks with padded shoulder straps. ...
- • See a specialist.
What is backpack syndrome?
Pain caused from excessive loads has gained the term “backpack syndrome.” Backpack syndrome causes headaches, neck and back pain, and fatigue. There have been studies examining the effects of carrying backpacks on one shoulder versus both shoulders. Carrying a bag on one shoulder causes significant asymmetries.