It’s back to school season again and your kids are hauling their books all over the place in backpacks or book bags that are often carelessly slung over one shoulder.
So why does this matter?
Poor body mechanics while carrying heavy bags like backpacks can cause long term problems and pain in your kids. Here are a few helpful tips to keep them pain free.
- Kids should carry no more than 15% of their body weight in their backpack. If their pack weighs more than that, it’s time to re-evaluate what they’re carrying around.
- The backpack should be worn with the straps over both shoulders, and snug to the body so the weight rests on the back/shoulders rather than pulling the shoulders back and down.
- Backpacks should have well padded backs and shoulder straps to protect the spine and shoulders.
- Backpacks should be loaded so that the heavier weight (books) are closer to the spine as opposed to toward the outside of the backpack. They should be loaded snugly so the load doesn’t move much while being carried.
- If your child is exhibiting postural or pain related problems in their back, shoulders or neck consider getting them a roll-along backpack that they can pull instead of carry on their back.
- Take your child to a chiropractor if you suspect they’re developing back and neck problems. Caught early on, many musculoskeletal problems can be remedied before they reach adulthood
While youth are more resilient than adults, thanks to the fact that they’re still growing, consistent strain placed on the spinal column can lead to many problems later in life, so it’s important that they learn good habits early on.
Sore No More is all natural and safe for your school-aged children, provided that they don’t get it in their eyes or mouths. If they’re suffering from back pack related pain, consider rubbing some sore no more on their shoulders and low back before they go to bed at night to keep them pain free as they sleep.
*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com
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ReplyDeleteIt’s also important that you practice what you preach. If you have and use a backpack, be sure your children see you using it properly, every single time. There’s nothing like leading by example.
ReplyDeleteThank you for valuable tips on how to make sure kids have no pain
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