28/01/2026
BACK TO SCHOOL
Packing in a BACK PACK tips
Australian children are at risk of spinal damage because of incorrectly packed and fitted school backpacks.
Adult back pain and spinal disorders may stem from childhood activities including carrying a heavily loaded backpack for twelve years or more of schooling. Many of the current bags children are using may be fashionable, but unless they allow for even distribution across the back, they can cause pain.
School can be a challenging time for children, so ensuring they are as comfortable as possible is important to their physical and mental development.
According to an international study, daily backpack carrying is a frequent cause of discomfort for school children. School backpacks were felt to be heavy by 79.1% of children, to cause fatigue by 65.7%, and to cause back pain by 46.1%.
Chiropractors are uniquely positioned to educate parents, teachers and students about spinal health care through their minimum five years university training.
Each week, there are over 215,000 visits to Australian chiropractors for a broad range of reasons.
Chiropractic care has been proven to be effective, and can restore correct function and relieve pain symptoms associated with the carrying of heavy backpacks.
Chiropractic possesses an excellent safety record, and through their five year university training, chiropractors are the spinal health experts.
To book appointments at Northside Chiropractic Clinic
Book via our website https://northsidechiropracticclinic.com.au/book-appointment/
OR
Call or text: 0406 010 157
Email: northsidechiropracticclinic@gmail.com
