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A disturbing new trend is emerging - young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations. According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), this can be attributed to the use of overweight backpacks. This trend isnt surprising when considering the disproportionate amount of weight kids carry in their backpacks. An Italian study finds that the average child carries backpacks the equivalent of a 39-pound burden for a 176-pound man, or a 29- pound load for a 132-pound woman. Of children carrying heavy backpacks to school, 60 percent experienced back pain as a result. Other studies show that slinging a backpack over one shoulder may exacerbate the curvature of the spine in scoliosis patients. Some helpful tips to avoid backpack-related back pain include:
For more information about the proper use of backpacks, ask your chiropractor for help. Author: ChiroPlanet.comSource: American Chiropractic Association |