How heavy is your child’s backpack?
Trivia question…
What time of the year is it when parents are jumping for joy and kids are shaking their heads in sadness at the same time?
Answer…
Back to school time!
As kids are dragging their feet onto the school bus this week, keep an eye on your child’s backpack. Much like this little cutie in the picture, heavy backpacks can put a lot of stress on a child’s small frame. This extra weight can cause the child to hunch over, putting a lot of pressure on their developing spine, and most major joints in the body. This can lead to subluxations in the spine, causing back pain, numbness or weakness in the arms or legs, as well as other health issues.
