Students across the country are heading back to school and for many that means carrying heavy text books and other supplies in their backpack. More than 60 percent of 11-15 years complain of pain from heavy backpacks and experts warn that’s the first sign their bags may be too heavy. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.Sept. 2, 2013
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