Backpacks and Back Pain in Children

The school year is in full swing, and it's likely that your child is carrying a full load of books, sports equipment, and other school supplies to and from school each day. It's normal for carrying such a heavy load to put a strain on your child's back, which can cause back pain. Our chiropractor at Back in Balance Wellness Center in Bangor/ Ellsworth is here to help you keep your child safe from back issues as they go through the school year.

Why Pediatric Back Pain Happens

Carrying a heavy backpack can compress the spine, which can cause issues with the discs between each of the vertebrae. When shifted out of place, these discs can put pressure on nearby nerves, which can cause back pain. This pain tends to be exacerbated when the load carried is uneven, and puts more pressure on one side of the spine than the other.

Keep Your Children Safe

There are a number of things that you can do to protect your child's back from backpack related back pain, such as:

- Remind your child to only bring home the books they need for their homework. An assignment planner that they check at the end of each school day as they are packing their bag may be helpful.

- Teach your child how to pack their backpack so the load is distributed evenly across their shoulders.

- Make an appointment with a chiropractor before chronic back pain sets in. Our chiropractor can decompress your child's spine, a painless procedure that will keep them safe from backpack related back pain.

Call Our Bangor/ Ellsworth Chiropractor

If your child is struggling with back pain, it's important to seek chiropractic care sooner rather than later. Helping your child with their back pain now can save them from a lifetime of spinal problems. Call our Bangor/ Ellsworth chiropractor at Back in Balance Wellness Center at 207-947-8077 to set up your child's first appointment today.