Health Blog Category: Posture
Posture Perfect: How to Correct Your Back Pain
If you suffer from back pain, you’re in good company. In fact, the most commonly reported area of pain is the back. According to one longitudinal study, 3% of all emergency room visits between the years of 2004-2008 were due to back pain or injury. An estimated 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many of whom experience that pain in their back. Back pain can be limiting in numerous ways, and many people with chronic back pain also have a disability that makes it difficult for them to perform their daily tasks.
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Children today have a ton of pressure on them, literally. Yes, we are all familiar with standardized tests and the nightmares it gives teachers and parents. But I’d like to shed a little light on the pressures caused by the physical load’s kids are carrying to school every day. The image provided was published online by The Huffington Post a few years ago for the first time, but it’s still very applicable today. In my opinion, one of the greatest points made by the infographic is the statement down in the bottom, a right-hand corner that states the backpack should weigh no more than 10-15% of the child’s body weight.
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