Did you know that your child shouldn’t be carrying more than 15% of their body weight in their back pack? And according to our team at Pure Chiropractic in Staines, this is a really important fact to remember in protecting your child’s back health this school term.

If your child’s backpack is too heavy, they could be at risk of developing serious (and even long term back problems). A heavy load carried on the back can lead to the natural curves of the spine becoming distorted, which can lead to muscle strain and irritation on the rib cage.

The best thing you can do to protect your child’s spine at school is to ensure they empty their back pack every evening and only carry around essential items.

What’s more important than the health of your child?