Attention to the children's backpack

Have you noticed if your child's backpack is causing problems? Does he curl his back, find it too heavy? It is better to change the bag than to risk

back problems to your child!

It is important to choose the right backpack for your child. There are all colors, all shapes, but are they really suitable for your child's column. Did you know that the backpack can affect the health of your children? Indeed, carrying a heavy and poorly fitting bag can be the basis of poor posture and misalign the spine. Walking with such a bag every day can cause back, neck and arm pain, tension

muscle and headaches.

Since children's bones are not fully formed, great pressure on their backs can create tension and increase the likelihood of having health problems later on. More than 50% of young people experience at least one episode of lower back pain before their teenage years. A sedentary lifestyle and being overweight are factors to consider as well as incorrect use of the backpack.

The choice of the backpack

Here are some criteria on which to base when buying the perfect backpack:

Size: avoid taking a larger bag than your child ... Make sure the top of the bag does not protrude above the child's shoulders. The bottom of the bag should not be lower than the hips. It is essential that your little love be present when buying the backpack.

Belts: Choose wide (2 inch) and padded straps to avoid injuring your child's shoulders. In addition, favor those shaped S to fit the shape of his body.

Straps : Straps can be worn at the waist or chest. Once attached and well adjusted, they bring the bag closer to the center of gravity of the body. Thanks to this, your child will feel his bag lighter on his shoulders.

Lumbar Support : This is a padding included at the bottom of the back of the backpack. It allows the bag to marry the lumbar curve.

The suspenders : it takes two! And you have to wear one on each shoulder! The wearing of a single shoulder strap or a shoulder bag promotes the occurrence of a twist in the spine and poor distribution of the load resulting in muscle tension and joint disturbances.

Make sure the top of the bag does not protrude above the child's shoulders. The bottom of the bag should not be lower than the hips. It is essential that your little love be present when buying the backpack.

Finally, opt for a bag made of lightweight material.

Once the ideal bag is found, it must be properly filled. Encourage your child to put the heavier items at the bottom of the bag and near his back. The total weight of a filled bag should not exceed 10% of your child's weight.

What if I make the wrong choice?

In all circumstances, do not hesitate to ask your chiropractor. The best thing to do is to bring the article during your consultation. Your chiropractor will help you adjust the backpack properly and tell you if you have made a wise choice. In addition, if these items cause pain in your child, you will be in front of the health professional par excellence in this area.

Mild childhood trauma has an effect on the future development of the spine and can lead to interference with the nervous system and prevent the body from functioning as much as possible. The expertise of the chiropractor allows him to evaluate the spine in order to identify joint dysfunctions that could affect the optimal functioning of the nervous system. Chiropractic adjustment aims to restore the nervous function allowing the body to express itself and achieve a state of well-being and health.

Regular monitoring of the chiropractor helps to identify possible sources of vertebral dysfunction and thus prevent future problems. Good vertebral hygiene is the key to better health.