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BACK PACK SAFETY. Muscles Ligaments Bones Nerves Soft Tissue. Support Movement Communication. Your Back. Back Motion. A symphony playing beautiful music A tug of war holding you together A suspension bridge. Back Failure. Bad Posture Bad Movement Unbalanced Load
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Back Motion
- A symphony playing beautiful music
- A tug of war holding you together
- A suspension bridge
Back Failure
- Bad Posture
- Bad Movement
- Unbalanced Load
- Incorrect Support
- Too heavy a load
Back Pack Anatomy
- Good Straps that are adjustable
- Lumbar support
- Weight load over hips not on shoulders
- Weight held tight in pack
- “Customizable”
Back Pack Support
- Support the spine
- Distributes the weight
- Reduces leverage on spinal joints
Back Pack LOADING
- No more than 15% of total body weight for girls to 20% with boys
- Heaviest weight (largest books) closest to the back
- Cinch straps to prevent shifting of weight
Improper Wearing
- Use both straps
- Kids get spinal problems that can effect them later in life
Spinal Problems
- Bad use of back packs lead to:
- Spinal problems
- Weakened knee, hip and ankle joints
- Early degeneration
- Become more prone to injuries
The Answer
- A proper pack for your back
Fitting
- Balanced posture
- Balanced spine
- Start with selecting the right pack
- Check the right size
Packing
- Pack the largest and heaviest items closest to your spine
- Cinch down straps to compress the load
Lifting
- Lift the pack to your back by bending knees first
- Ask for help
- Use both straps
- Cinch the shoulder and waist belts comfortably
Healthy Spine
- Thank your chiropractor for taking care of you and your back
- Stay on a regular spinal adjustment plan for your spinal health
Healthy School Year
- Now go on and have a healthy school year!
- We can recommend the right back packs for every child's body.
- Come see us to get the right fit and to have your spine checked!
