Posted By: The Reporter August 25, 2022

By DR. ERIN MERRILL-MACY Guest Columnist

No matter the age of your student, a heavy backpack can put your student’s spine out of alignment or exacerbate a current misalignment, especially if they are not carrying their backpack correctly. Other issues related to backpacks can include circulation/nerve damage problems from flimsy straps that cut off circulation, and compressed vertebrae from arching or leaning forward while wearing a heavy backpack. Students can even experience muscle contractions, strains in the neck, upper back or shoulder, as well as posture issues that could even lead to the development or worsening of scoliosis.

Top back to school backpack safety tips for kids:

In addition to regular chiropractic alignments, here are five preventative measures you can take to avoid back pain from heavy or poorly constructed backpacks.

If you are concerned about possible back pain from a heavy backpack, contact Creekside Chiropractic today at (317) 753-5550 with any questions. We proudly serve Sheridan and the surrounding Northern Hamilton County area.

Dr. Erin L. Merrill-Macy, D.C., is the Medical Director for Creekside Chiropractic, 306 S. Main St., Sheridan.

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