Get Your Kids “Back” On Track!

August 4, 2010

School is about to begin which means that families are gearing up for busy schedules, homework, after school activities and the hectic pace of our 21^st century lifestyles. To insure that your child has a healthy and successful year, it will be important to have their back aligned, balanced and on track. Here is some information that will help you.

When we watch our kids participating in sports, we often cringe at the intense beating that their spines take when they are hit by another person or twisted through their activities. Keeping their spine aligned and balanced is crucial for them to be able  to enjoy a healthy and successful year and have a healthy spine for a lifetime.

More than 40 Million students carry school backpacks.  Backpacks that are too heavy or worn incorrectly can injure your child’s back, neck and shoulders, which can lead to other health problems.

Heavy backpacks, playground and sports injuries can cause non-structural or functional scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine that typically appears in early adolescence. This type of scoliosis  develops as a result of misalignment and pressure on the spine and nerve system. Functional scoliosis often can be corrected by addressing the underlying condition through chiropractic care.

There are so many things to do to prepare for the upcoming school year. As you make your list remember to make an appointment for a “School’s Back” Spinal Exam. This simple examination can determine if your child’s spine is on track or off track.  Chiropractic care can keep your child’s spine and nerve system healthy and insure your best school year ever. Get them started on the right track today!

-Courtesy of The Family Practice

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