How Students Can Avoid Back and Shoulder Pain
- By Grappin Clinic
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- 30 Jul, 2024
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Back-To-School: Neck, Back, and Shoulder Pains
Heading back to school can be exciting as well as nerve-racking for both parents and children. Unfortunately, back-to-school time can also cause shoulder and back pain due to carrying heavy backpacks. Back and neck pain can also occur from sitting at desks for long periods or from improper posture. At Grappin Clinics, we offer treatment for a range of conditions, including neck, back, and shoulder pain.
Start School Right with These Tips
To minimize back and shoulder pain, students should choose the right backpack. A backpack that rests on both shoulders evenly distributes the weight while single-strap bags can cause uneven stress on your body. Students should stand up straight even when carrying their backpacks.
On top of this, backpacks should weigh no more than 15% of the student’s weight. Because many students’ bags weigh more than this, your child may lean forward, leading to poor posture and discomfort. Remove any unnecessary items from the bag, encourage your child to stop at their locker in between classes, or rearrange their schedule to reduce the load they’re carrying in their backpacks. Keep the heavier items closest to the student’s back.
Students should also practice sitting up straight with proper posture while in class or when using an electronic device. Flexing stomach muscles from time to time helps strengthen the core. Period breaks allow students to stand and stretch to minimize pain.
Get Help for Your Pain Today
Grappin Clinics, serving Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota, Arcadia, Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte, and surrounding areas, can help treat your back, neck, or shoulder pain. Call 941-426-9551 today for more information, or to schedule an appointment.
Originally posted on https://www.fairwaychiropractic.net/blog/147989-back-to-school-neck-back-and-shoulder-pains
Start School Right with These Tips
To minimize back and shoulder pain, students should choose the right backpack. A backpack that rests on both shoulders evenly distributes the weight while single-strap bags can cause uneven stress on your body. Students should stand up straight even when carrying their backpacks.
On top of this, backpacks should weigh no more than 15% of the student’s weight. Because many students’ bags weigh more than this, your child may lean forward, leading to poor posture and discomfort. Remove any unnecessary items from the bag, encourage your child to stop at their locker in between classes, or rearrange their schedule to reduce the load they’re carrying in their backpacks. Keep the heavier items closest to the student’s back.
Students should also practice sitting up straight with proper posture while in class or when using an electronic device. Flexing stomach muscles from time to time helps strengthen the core. Period breaks allow students to stand and stretch to minimize pain.
While these steps can help with pain caused by school activities, some people continue to struggle with discomfort. If you or your child is one of those people, it might be time to see a chiropractor. Our chiropractors can help with spinal issues caused by poor posture, long periods of sitting or carrying backpacks. Our chiropractors can treat you or your child’s pain and manipulate the spine to reduce future injuries.
Grappin Clinics, serving Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota, Arcadia, Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte, and surrounding areas, can help treat your back, neck, or shoulder pain. Call 941-426-9551 today for more information, or to schedule an appointment.
Originally posted on https://www.fairwaychiropractic.net/blog/147989-back-to-school-neck-back-and-shoulder-pains
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