Back Pain Is No Longer An Adult Problem: Four Reasons Children Suffer With It
Many parents are reporting that children are starting to have back pain at younger ages. This may be due to several factors. The children of today are leading different lives than most of us did when we were children. They spend much more time in sedentary positions than they do participating in activities.
One of the most overlooked sources of back pain in children is sleeping habits. Many kids simply do not get enough rest. They usually require 8-10 hours per night. This amount of time is important for the body's systems to restore themselves. Sleeping position is very important. Lying on your stomach places stress on the low back and neck. The best positions to sleep in are on your side or on your back. As a charlotte chiropractor, I have seen the effects of sleep deprivation on both children and adults.
Second, children must use backpacks to carry all their school supplies and books. As parents know, these bags can get very heavy because schoolteachers hand out subject books for children to use at home and in class. Many schools have eliminated the extra time between classes for safety reasons, thus not allowing students the time to visit their lockers to get and put away books.
One great solution is to see if they have downloadable versions of books. Some schools are switching to this method. If your child is using a book bag, make sure that they use both straps. The bag should be up high and tight to the body to reduce back strain. The proper weigh of a child's book bag should be no more than 10 % of their body weight.
While shoulder and waist strap backpacks are the best things available, kids may not want to apply both of them correctly. Parents have the option to purchase roller bags to take the strain off the back. However, children need to be advised to switch arms often to keep the chest muscles from being overstretched.
Games/Computers - Low back pain can be attributed to computers and video games. Many kids are sitting in one spot for a long time with very little back support. Since this is a cause of back pain, parents must limit how long their child is using the computer or playing games.
An often overlooked area of injury to kids is sports. Since children are very resilient, many of their injuries are overlooked. The pain usually goes away rapidly, but an injury may still remain. Parents should not be embarrassed about seeking healthcare for any possible injury. Take extra care when overlooking any sports injuries or falls. Better safe than sorry!
A child's doctor may conduct a postural exam that can detect any abnormalities. If any are found, the doctor will suggest a medical treatment designed to fix the problem (so long as it's not too late). The best treatment children can do themselves is to prevent back pain in the first place. By following these simple tips, a child won't have to deal with back pain at the immediate moment. - 17274
One of the most overlooked sources of back pain in children is sleeping habits. Many kids simply do not get enough rest. They usually require 8-10 hours per night. This amount of time is important for the body's systems to restore themselves. Sleeping position is very important. Lying on your stomach places stress on the low back and neck. The best positions to sleep in are on your side or on your back. As a charlotte chiropractor, I have seen the effects of sleep deprivation on both children and adults.
Second, children must use backpacks to carry all their school supplies and books. As parents know, these bags can get very heavy because schoolteachers hand out subject books for children to use at home and in class. Many schools have eliminated the extra time between classes for safety reasons, thus not allowing students the time to visit their lockers to get and put away books.
One great solution is to see if they have downloadable versions of books. Some schools are switching to this method. If your child is using a book bag, make sure that they use both straps. The bag should be up high and tight to the body to reduce back strain. The proper weigh of a child's book bag should be no more than 10 % of their body weight.
While shoulder and waist strap backpacks are the best things available, kids may not want to apply both of them correctly. Parents have the option to purchase roller bags to take the strain off the back. However, children need to be advised to switch arms often to keep the chest muscles from being overstretched.
Games/Computers - Low back pain can be attributed to computers and video games. Many kids are sitting in one spot for a long time with very little back support. Since this is a cause of back pain, parents must limit how long their child is using the computer or playing games.
An often overlooked area of injury to kids is sports. Since children are very resilient, many of their injuries are overlooked. The pain usually goes away rapidly, but an injury may still remain. Parents should not be embarrassed about seeking healthcare for any possible injury. Take extra care when overlooking any sports injuries or falls. Better safe than sorry!
A child's doctor may conduct a postural exam that can detect any abnormalities. If any are found, the doctor will suggest a medical treatment designed to fix the problem (so long as it's not too late). The best treatment children can do themselves is to prevent back pain in the first place. By following these simple tips, a child won't have to deal with back pain at the immediate moment. - 17274
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About the author: Dr. Robert Simmons is a charlotte chiropractor using applied kinesiology technique. For more information attend one of our free charlotte chiropractic nutrition seminars and exciting classes for self improvement.
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