October 11, 2017 by Paul Knechtel DC
Teaching your children the importance of properly using their backpacks is key to helping them avoid injury.
Backpacks can affect your children’s spinal health. Carrying a heavy load that is unevenly or improperly distributed can result in poor posture and even distort the spinal column, throwing it out of alignment. This can cause muscle strain, headaches, back, neck and arm pain, and nerve damage.
Pack properly. Make sure your children’s packs contain only what is needed for that day and that the weight is distributed evenly. The total weight of the filled pack should not exceed 10 to 15 per cent of the wearer’s body weight. Pack the heaviest objects close to the body, and place bumpy or odd shaped ones on the outside away from the back.
The proper way to wear a backpack:
If you have any questions about backpacks and your children’s spinal health, please contact Sauble Beach Chiropractic.
Open 5 days a week including Saturday mornings. To schedule an initial consultation, regular tune-up, emergency visit, or if you have any questions, text or call 519-422-0443. You can also send an email to paulknechteldc@saublebeachchiropractic.ca.
Paul Knechtel DC
Sauble Beach Chiropractic