Back to School! 🎒

It's back to school time and here are some tips to prevent back pain when regularly using a backpack:​​​​​​​​ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​ 🚫 It should not weigh more than 10% of you/your child's body weight​​​​​​​​ ✔️ Pick a bag with well-padded straps​​​​​​​​ ✔️ The backpack should fit snuggly to your child's back​​​​​​​​ 🚫 Use both straps, not just one!​​​​​​​​ ✔️ The heaviest item should go closest to your child's back​​​​​​​​ ✔️ If it’s adjustable, the adjustable plastic piece should hit two inches below the shoulder blades​​​​​​​​ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​ Backpacks are preferable to one-shoulder bags because the unequal distribution of weight can cause neck, back, and shoulder pain.​​​​​​​​

From your friendly neighborhood family chiropractor 😁​​​​​​​⠀​​​

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