Unity Chiropractic and Wellness Center Discusses Back To School: Neck, Back, and Shoulder Pains

The leaves are starting to change, pumpkin spice is everywhere- it's back to school time! While the start of a new school year holds a lot of promise, it can also hold pain- specifically, pain for your students' backs. Heavy backpacks and purses can cause back stress, and our Beaverton chiropractor at Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center is here to help your student get through the school year without shoulder, back, or neck pain.  

Backpacks and Pain

Studies show that more than half of high school students experience back pain from carrying a heavy backpack. The strain that the weight puts on a student's spine can be painful and damaging, especially if the weight is not equally distributed. While the best solution to the problem is simply to lighten the load, this often is not possible for students who need to lug heavy books to and from school to get homework done each night.

How Our Chiropractor Can Help

While it's normal for carrying a heavy backpack to cause back, neck, and shoulder pain, it doesn't have to be that way. Regular chiropractic appointments can keep your student's spine in alignment, and medical massage can help to ease tension in the back and neck caused by carrying a heavy load. While your student is likely to feel relief after their initial appointment, it's key for them to see the chiropractor regularly, as backpacks tend to get heavier as the school year progresses. 

Call Our Unity Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Beaverton OR Today!

Is your student experiencing shoulder, neck, or back pain from carrying a heavy backpack? You want your child to be pain-free so that they can focus on their education, not their pain. Our Beaverton chiropractor at Unity Chiropractic & Wellness can help. Call us today at 503-747-3388 to set up an appointment.