Released on = September 1, 2006, 10:37 am

Press Release Author = Ginsberg Chiropractic

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Chiropractor, Dr. David Ginsberg, gives backpack safety tips
for the upcoming school year. Learn how to

avoid possible back injury and stay healthy this school year.




Press Release Body = Dr. David Ginsberg of Ginsberg Chiropractic in Geneva, IL 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. Ginsberg 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.\"

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. Ginsberg, here are some proven tips for what Parents can do to
avoid backpack aches and pains:

1. Wear backpack straps on both shoulders, not just one
2. Put heavier books closest to the back, which can reduce the awkward strain
3. Teach your child to bend at the knees while lifting backpacks
4. Try to reduce the load! Only carry what is necessary each day.

About Dr. David Ginsberg, D.C.: Since 1990 he has helped over 3,000 patients in
Geneva, IL with back pain. He offers a free consultation to his office so that
patients and children can see what chiropractic is all about, without financial
risk. Ginsberg Chiropractic is located at 415 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134
and can be reached at 630-232-6400.

Note to Editors: Dr. David Ginsberg, D.C. is available as an expert source on
chiropractic. Please call him at 630-232-6400.









Web Site = http://www.kidchiro.com

Contact Details = David Ginsberg
415 Williamsburg Ave
Geneva , 60134
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630-232-6400
ginsberg444@yahoo.com
http://www.kidchiro.com