More and more children are suffering from neck and back pain. One contributing factor is overweight backpacks.
According to the American Chiropractic Association, excessive weight and certain bag styles can cause nerve pressure around the neck and low back that could lead to muscle spasms, neck and shoulder pain, and low back strains.
For more information visit, www.acatoday.org.
Things You Can Do To Help Your Child
-Backpack weight is no more than 10% of child’s body weight
-Backpack length is no longer than 4 inches below the waist line
-Backpack has wide, padded straps to be worn of both shoulders
The BEST think you can do for your child, is chiropractic adjustments. This helps with neck pain, back pain, and overall health of your child.
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