Satchels
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What can we do to ‘look after’ our backs?
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The way to prepare your back is by strengthening your muscles. One of the most worrying consequences of the fact that satchels have become much heavier is the increasing back pain that students suffer. It is very important that you are conscious of the excessive effort that you subject your back to on a daily basis. The best way to have your back well prepared for these excesses is by strengthening your muscles. Practicing sport plays an outstanding role as far as this point is concerned. It is not enough to simple play in the school playground; you need to be in the habit of playing sport. And, above all, never give up playing sports. You need to have strong, resistant, elastic muscles. |
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Another factor to bear in mind are the rules of good posture. You spend many hours at school, and unless you sit correctly, you may end up damaging your back. The correct posture is to always sit as far back as possible on the chair, with your feet on the ground, and with your knees at the same level as, or above the level of, your hips. The back should be kept straight and the arms and elbows should lean on the table. If you are in front of a computer screen, it should be at a distance of 45 cm from your eyes, and at your level, or slightly below you. |
