Preventing Back Pain in Children: 5 habits to take the burden off kids’ backs
A version of this post was originally published at LiveWellNewYork.com.
The school year has started, which means homework and overloaded backpacks, after-school sports and hours spent hunched over a desk. These are just a few reasons kids complain about back pain during the school year. In one way or another, these factors can place excess pressure on the spine, leading to muscle aches and strains in children.
Since kids are still growing, anything that puts extra strain on their muscles and ligaments near the spine can be painful. Although you can’t be there to carry your child’s books, or remind him or her about good posture at school, you can reinforce good habits to prevent backaches and strains. (more…)