Released on: September 24, 2007, 1:33 pm

Press Release Author: Dr. Rose Soanes, D.C.

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Learn backpack safety tips for the upcoming school year.
Since most children do not carry backpacks that meet suggested requirements for
safety, Dr. Soanes helps students be more safe.


Press Release Body: Dr. Rose Soanes of Berrien Family Chiropractic 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. Soanes 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. Soanes, 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. Rose Soanes, D.C. has helped thousands of patients with back pain. She offers a
free consultation so that parents and children can see what chiropractic is all
about, without financial risk. Berrien Family Chiropractic is located at 1036 Bell
Road, Niles, MI 49120 and can be reached at 269-683-1700.


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Contact Details: Dr. Rose C. Soanes, D.C.
Berrien Family Chiropractic
1036 Bell Rd.
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-1700