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Bad advice if you are at high risk of, or already suffering of sciatica, which also benefits of hiking / active and long walks. Backpack center of gravity has to be as low as possible, under such circumstances. (Note: dealt with the issue for many, many years - controlled it with a lot of assistance from Dr McGill books)

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Any particular book/resource you recommend from Dr McGill? How do you combat it during work days if you don't mind me asking?

"Back Mechanic" was by far my favorite, but he has a lot of own articles and also certified specialists in his area of expertise, with specific techniques and advice. The "secret" was to know your body to the point of being able to anticipate harm before too late. Took me years to learn this part, as no book can teach how your own body works.

Cheers. Ordered. I do a bit of backpacking (photo gear can be heavy) and i have back issues. I alwyas backed it like deuter suggests. does the book mention why the center of gravity needs to be different for sciatica folks? do you stand/walk more than you sit during work hours now?

It's fine, most people need to learn it the hard way.

And then the two wheeled trolleys many old people use look more attractive than funny.

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