Backpack Safety Tips For The School Year From Carlsbad CA Chiropractor Dr Gary Loos

Released on = September 14, 2006, 12:57 pm

Press Release Author = North County Total Wellness

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Learn backpack safety tips for the upcoming school year.
Most children do not carry backpacks that meet

suggested requirements for safety.


Press Release Body = Dr. Gary Loos of North County Total Wellness in Carlsbad, CA
wants you to know that your child\'s backpack might be causing harm! The potential
dangers of heavy backpacks used by children are greater than most parents realize.

According to national guidelines, students should carry backpacks that weigh 10-15%
of their body weight. Yet did you know that 55% of students are carrying backpacks
that weigh more than the recommended weight? (Simmons College, April, 2001)

Dr. Loos said, \"Carrying over this amount can cause permanent damage to a child\'s
back and spine. As a chiropractor, I am seeing more and more children complaining
about back pain and it is often because of the weight they\'re carrying on their
backs to and from school every day. This can have a negative impact on a child\'s
growth and back development.\"

A survey conducted by AIRPACKS in 2000 revealed that 66% of school nurses reported
seeing students with pain or injury caused by backpacks.

According to Dr. Loos, there are some proven tips for what parents can do to avoid
backpack aches and pains. Some of these tips are: wear backpack straps on both
shoulders and not just one, put heavier books closest to the back so that it reduces
awkward strain, teach your child to bend at the knees while lifting backpacks, and
try to reduce the load and only carry what is necessary each day.

Dr. Gary Loos, D.C. has helped thousands of patients in Carlsbad, CA with back pain.
He offers a free consultation so that patients and children can see what
chiropractic is all about, without financial risk. Health For Life Chiropractic is
located at 6965 El Camino Real, suite 102, Carlsbad, CA 92009 and can be reached at
760-438-5111.

Note to Editors: Dr. Gary Loos, D.C. is available as an expert source on
chiropractic. Please call him at 760-438-5111.









Web Site = http://www.nctw.net

Contact Details = Dr. Gary Loos, DC
6965 El Camino Real, suite 102
Carlsbad , 92009
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760-438-5111
loos444@yahoo.com
http://www.nctw.net

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