Back to School

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BACK TO SCHOOL

As families are now settling in to the new school year, Well Adjusted Health is reminding parents of the importance of looking after their children’s back health.
Back pain is increasingly becoming a more common problem among young people and, with a new school term just started, Mark Jones offers the following simple tips for parents to help make the return to school life happier and healthier.

  • Bag it up – a rucksack really is the best option, as long as your child carries it over both shoulders, with the straps are adjusted so that the bag is held close to their back and heavier items are placed at the top of the rucksack.
  • Keep it light – your child should avoid carrying any excess weight in their bag – check it every day to make sure they aren’t carrying any unnecessary items.
  • Best foot forward – wearing good, soft-soled shoes that are supportive and have a good grip on the ground will make carrying a heavy bag much easier. Ensure shoes laces are tied up properly for support.
  • Move around – staying still for a long time is bad for the spine. Limit your child to 40 minutes on their phone, laptop, tablet, and computer or in front of the TV then encourage them to get up and do something else for a while.
  • Keep fit – Regular and frequent exercise is best – the fitter they are, the less likely they are to injure themselves.

We are currently offering FREE 15 minute BACK CHECKS for all the family.

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From the team at Well Adjusted Health

Well Adjusted Health ChiropracticClinic in West SussexProviding gentle chiropractic in West Sussex
including Ashington, Storrington, Steyning, Southwater, Horsham, Shoreham, Worthing and Billingshurst