Can You Get Scoliosis From Carrying A Heavy Backpack?

Can You Get Scoliosis From Carrying A Heavy Backpack? Scoliosis is not a condition caused by carrying a heavy load (not even a very heavy one). Scoliosis is also not caused by childhood sports injuries, heavy backpacks full of books or hiking gear. What happens if your backpack is too heavy? An overweight backpack causes