BACKPACKS
                                     IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BACKPACKS
 
  1. ❖     Backpacks should only weigh between 5-10lbs.  
  2. ❖     Most children’s school backpacks weigh with their books between 25-30lbs.
  3. ❖     The backpack should be over both shoulders as the picture above shows the child is leaning.
  4. ❖     Backpacks should not be picked up with one hand, as the picture shows she is hurting her back.
  5. ❖     Carry morning period books first and then go to your locker after lunch and switch to pm books.
  6. ❖     Keep your backpacks as light as you can.
  7. ❖     Chiropractors are seeing an increase in neck, shoulder, and back problems in children.
  8. ❖     Chiropractors are seeing an increase in scoliosis (side curve) in the spine from backpacks.
  9. ❖     Use rolling backpacks if your child can not lighten their backpack.
  10. ❖     Can’t lighten the backpack?  See Dr. Zieve for a medical note to have 2 sets of books.
  11. ❖     Remember your child only get one spine!  Don’t ruin the future of their spine due to backpacks.  
  12. ❖     CALL TO MAKE A FREE APPOINTMENT AND DR. ZIEVE WILL EVALUATE YOUR CHILD  AND HOW HIS/HER BACKPACK FITS HIS/HER BODY FRAME.