Backpack Safety & Correct Posture With Your Pediatric Bangor Chiropractors

It’s that time again … when kiddos suit up; fill their backpacks with books and lunches, climb on the bus and head back to the little red schoolhouse. Okay, so maybe your children won’t be learning in a one-room schoolhouse, but fall is still the beginning of the academic year, and brings concerns about back health and safety.

Back-to-School Backpack Safety Tips from Your Pediatric Bangor Chiropractors

Why does backpack safety matter so much? In a nutshell, because many children (and their parents) don’t know the rules for handing their backpacks safely, without hurting their spines. The first rule of backpack safety is always wearing both straps when they are carrying their backpacks. Wearing only one pulls on the shoulder unnaturally, not only torquing the spine, but pulling other bodily systems attached to it out of alignment. When your child is wearing their backpack, they should also make sure to stand straight.  Repetitive slouching can cause other problems with the spine, because the backpack can pull on both the neck and lower back unnaturally. Lastly, don't let your children weight their  backpacks down too heavily, as other problems can arise.

Chiropractic Care Your Child Can Rely On

Whether you’re looking for chiropractic care for yourself or your family, you should consider a professional chiropractor who is trusted by the wider community in which they work. We’re proud to offer a huge range of chiropractic care services to our Bangor and Brewer clients.

Your Trusted Pediatric Chiropractors in Bangor

Back in Balance Wellness Center should be your go-to pediatric chiropractors in Bangor. Not only are we conveniently located, but our doctors places special emphasis on getting to know our patients’ daily habits and routines so that they can make the best possible treatment plan and watch out for danger signs. We offer a huge variety of services at our practice in Bangor, including acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, nutritional counseling and functional rehab.

We look forward to the opportunity to help you and your family live healthy lives! Give our office a call today to schedule your appointment.