Why Children Are Suffering From Back Pain Early On: Four Reasons For The Pain
Back pain in adults is common. After all, they work in jobs that have them sitting down for long periods of time or working with their back muscles day in and day out. However, back pain is no longer just an adult problem; parents are noting that their young children are complaining of back pain as well. This rise can be attributed to a number of reasons. For instance, present-day children lead more sedentary lives (playing games and watching television); their parents, on the other hand, didn't have all the gadgetry to buy and play when they were young and didn't have to worry with this issue as young kids.
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.
Backpacks - When kids start school, they'll be bombarded with all kinds of information and books. Books, notebooks, pencils, pens, etc. are all making their way into children's backpacks, which are then carried on their backs. If children have seven classes, all of which have their own books (some two), that's a lot of weight getting placed on the back. Remember these books and workbooks are not light. While many schools still have lockers children can stash their books in, the real problem lies in the school's security measure to get all students to their next class quickly and safely. This leaves little time for the student to stop off at their locker.
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.
Third, children who play video games and/or computers on a continuous and extended basis are at greater risk of developing back problems. Parents must be vigilant about their children's game playing habits and curb how much time they play inside, ushering them outside as much as possible.
Sports - Many children play sports but most parents overlook this as the source for their child's back pain. When a child gets injured in a sport, the pain is there for a short amount of time but the injury lingers. If parents are concerned about their child's well-being after an injury, they should speak with a physician. As the old saying goes, "better safe than sorry."
Physicians may suggest a postural exam be done to make sure there are no problems. However, if an anomaly is found, doctors can take measures to correct the issue. Above anything else, prevention is the best treatment available and for children, this is necessary to avoiding lifelong back pain down the road. - 17268
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.
Backpacks - When kids start school, they'll be bombarded with all kinds of information and books. Books, notebooks, pencils, pens, etc. are all making their way into children's backpacks, which are then carried on their backs. If children have seven classes, all of which have their own books (some two), that's a lot of weight getting placed on the back. Remember these books and workbooks are not light. While many schools still have lockers children can stash their books in, the real problem lies in the school's security measure to get all students to their next class quickly and safely. This leaves little time for the student to stop off at their locker.
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.
Third, children who play video games and/or computers on a continuous and extended basis are at greater risk of developing back problems. Parents must be vigilant about their children's game playing habits and curb how much time they play inside, ushering them outside as much as possible.
Sports - Many children play sports but most parents overlook this as the source for their child's back pain. When a child gets injured in a sport, the pain is there for a short amount of time but the injury lingers. If parents are concerned about their child's well-being after an injury, they should speak with a physician. As the old saying goes, "better safe than sorry."
Physicians may suggest a postural exam be done to make sure there are no problems. However, if an anomaly is found, doctors can take measures to correct the issue. Above anything else, prevention is the best treatment available and for children, this is necessary to avoiding lifelong back pain down the road. - 17268
About the Author:
Author: Dr. Robert Simmons is a charlotte chiropractor using applied kinesiology technique. We regularly hold free charlotte chiropractic nutrition lectures and workshops for self improvement.
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