As school ramps up in Edmonton, kids return to long hours at desks, overloaded backpacks, and packed extracurricular schedules. These changes can create posture problems and lead to low back pain in children — a surprisingly common issue. In fact, studies show that about 18% of children and up to 66% of teens experience low back pain at some point. (1) That number climbs to 80% by adulthood. (2, 3) The good news? With the right strategies, much of this can be prevented. Here are … [Read more...]
