Back to School: The importance of good posture
Maintaining good posture ensures your body is in good alignment and that stress on your muscles, joints and ligaments are distributed evenly across your body. Poor posture can cause increased strain on your body, leading to fatigue, tight or achy muscles in your neck, back,…
School Shoes: How to find the perfect fit?
Kids can spend more than eight hours a day in their school shoes and the right fit is imperative to reduce the risk of injury and pain in their growing bodies. When you go shopping for your kids, are you overwhelmed by shoe choices? It’s…
Back to School: Choosing the correct back pack.
Here are 5 simple strategies to help your child avoid ‘Backpack Back’ and keep their spine and nervous system functioning at it’s best. The Correct Fit: Avoid: A backpack that is too long. Children can be pulled backward which can increase the curve in their…
5 Tips to Avoid ‘Backpack Back’ When Going Back to School
The health of your spine and nervous system is crucial for everyone, especially children! It’s back to school time and items such as heavy backpacks may be causing injury and discomfort to your child’s spine and nervous system. Here are 5 simple strategies to help…