School Bags

In Australia children are required to attend school for 12 years. In this time most will carry their lunch boxes, toys and eventually some rather heavy text books in bags strapped to their backs.

Many of you will have noticed these oversized monsters hanging off the backs of children, and worry about the damage they must be doing.

A growing concern for many parents is the long damage our children are suffering as a result of the weight carried in school bags, and this problem can be amplified when riding a bicycle.

Many school bags are made with fashion and style in mind before safety.

An ill-fitted or overweight school back can not only cause long term problems but can result in short term pain and discomfort and in some cases serious injury.

Get your child correctly fitted for a school bag

At Young Chiropractic we can advise you on which types of bags to avoid, how to set up a school bag, how it should be carried by your child, and how much weight is too much.

Call us on (08) 9383 9288 or book an appointment online.