Category: Posture
Shoulders rounded, head forward and eyes down. Reminded of anyone you know? It’s human nature to assume this Quasimodo-like, bad posture trend is “no big deal,” but your Grandmother was wise when she told you to “stand up straight!” SITTING IS THE NEW SMOKING New studies are confirming what common sense already tells us…that sitting […]
The global technology boom may have improved our lives and connected the world, but it has also caused an epidemic of “Text Neck” and contributed to some serious health problems. New York spine surgeon Dr. Kenneth Hansraj published research in 2014 measuring the effects of forward head posture on the cervical spine and found that a normal […]
Summer break is wrapping up, and our kids are getting ready to head back to school. If you’re shopping for a new backpack for the year ahead, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how their spines can be negatively affected by what they carry on their backs each day.
A heavy backpack can have a negative impact on the posture and spinal health of children.
The American Academy of Orthopedists stated that:
58% have seen patients complaining about back or shoulder pain related to backpacks.
Medical professionals advise that individuals carry no more than 10-15% of their body weight on their backs.
Many children, teens and adults are carrying up to 40lbs and are potentially injuring themselves.
So what can you do to ensure that your kids backpacks don’t weigh them down this year?
