Backpack Safety

  Almost everything a child needs at school can be found in one place—their back. From books and notepads to pens and a laptop, a child’s backpack includes all the supplies they need to succeed.   But did you know that these backpacks could be the underlying cause for spinal pain in your child? Today, Core Physical Therapy is going to review the safe and comfortable way to use these versatile bags:   1)      Go high, not low   When

Classes are well underway, and your children may already be complaining about teachers, homework and getting up earlier. One gripe you shouldn’t brush aside is if they start talking about an aching back. Two-thirds of Americans experience back pain at some point it their lives, and for many, this begins when they’re students and carrying overfull backpacks. Today, Core Physical Therapy is going to talk about how your student can “pack it light, wear it right” when it comes