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With homework levels at an all time high, its no wonder more kids are experiencing more back pain. To help your child stay healthy throughout the school year, take a look at these backpack safety tips:
1. Proper fit is essential to carrying the load properly. The backpack should extend to, but not beyond the top of the shoulders or the top of the buttocks.
2. The load of the pack should not exceed 15% of the child’s weight. For example, a 70 lb. child should carry no more than 10.5 lbs.
3. Pack carefully. Carry heavier objects as low and as close to the back as possible. Only pack what is absolutely essential. Go to your locker more often instead of carrying everything in your pack.
4. Use both straps. Even though it might not be cool, do not use only one strap. Straps should also be snug, but not tight. When carrying heavy loads, use the waist strap for added support if the backpack is equipped with one.
5. Lift the pack with both straps. Do not sling the pack one handed onto a shoulder. This can not only cause back injury, but can injury arms and shoulders as well.
Need even more resources? For backpack safety information and chiropractic information visit these sites:
www.backpacksafe.com
www.airpacks.com
www.healthychild.com/save_childs_spine.htm
www.icpa.com
www.worldchiropracticalliance.org
www.upcspine.com
www.uppercervical.org
www.blairchiropracticsoc.org
[Dr Jason Watts can help eliminate your child’s back pain with chiropractic care. Learn more today.]
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