From Backpacks to Sports Bags: Back to School Back Pain

It makes sense. Lugging heavy books, binders, and school supplies to and from school every day can take a toll, causing your child back, neck, and shoulder pain. If your child has been complaining about soreness, our Chesapeake area office, Atlantic Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, is here to help. 

Causes of Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pain for Students

A recent study showed that the average backpack for a 6th grade student weighed nearly 20 pounds. Carrying that kind of weight (plus any other school or sports supplies) puts pressure on your child's spine, causing it to compress over time. In addition to carrying a heavy load, books inside of a backpack aren't typically distributed evenly, causing one side of your child's body to bear most of the load. This, combined with sitting in a hard chair for most of the day, can cause your child's spine to become misaligned, causing soreness and pain.

How a Chiropractor Can Help

A chiropractor is able to painlessly realign your child's spine, restoring it to its natural state. For many students, this creates immediate relief of at least some soreness and pain. With regular chiropractic adjustment, your child can avoid having to feel the lasting effects of carrying a heavy backpack to and from school.

Call Our Chesapeake Chiropractor

If your child is struggling with back, neck, and/or shoulder pain from carrying heavy backpacks to and from school every day, a chiropractor is a great choice for non-invasive, safe, holistic treatment. Schedule an appointment for your child at Atlantic Chiropractic and Rehabilitation today by calling 757-547-4325. We look forward to serving you and your family.