Healthcare researchers and providers alike are growing increasingly concerned that American kids are suffering from back pain earlier in their lives and in larger numbers than ever before. And experts closest to the problem believe that overweight, improperly designed, and misused backpacks may be a big part of the reason why. Short-Term Injuries and Longer-Term…
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Back to School Basics – Chiropractor in Springfield, VA
The fall is my favorite time of the year. It marks the start of cooler, less humid weather, the start of the football season and the holiday season. September also means our kids go back to school. Over the past five years I have seen more and more kids at my chiropractic office in Springfield,…
Is Your Kids Backpack Causing Back Pain
Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but a new and disturbing trend is emerging. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that backpack-related injuries sent more than 7,000 people to…