Reasons to Check your Child’s Posture
Poor posture in children has become an epidemic. While you may be familiar with the causes of poor posture – heavy backpacks and slouching over an iPhone or video game to name a few – the long term effects of poor posture can be devastating. If gone unchecked and untreated, poor posture that starts in childhood can grow into a lifetime of aches and pains. Here are 3 reasons to check your child’s posture early: 1. Spinal Curvature – as the body succumbs to improper posture, the natural “S” curve of the spine begins to change shape. These veterbral misalignments are called subluxations (1) and can cause blood vessel constriction (which cuts off nutrient and oxygen supply to muscles) and nerve restrictions. 2. Neck & Back Strain – a spine out of alignment puts extra stress and strain (2) on the muscles supporting it. Over time, this leads to neck and back strain and – as the body begins to overcompensat...