We are reaching out to parents and teachers across the province to ensure that students have the tools and information to stay healthy and prevent injury. These materials are free for distribution. We also offer a complementary speaker service in which a chiropractor from your local area can be made available to speak to students, parents and teachers at your school. Please email your request if you wish to have a speaker or free paper copies of the materials below.
Help us get the word out about backpack safety. Pack it Light, Wear it Right. With the start of a new school year just around the corner, many parents and students are beginning to prepare. Very soon, "strapping on the backpack” will be a daily ritual for students who struggle to stuff and carry the necessities of school: Books, binders and supplies, alongside their sports gear, food and drinks. Research indicates that there are long-term health risks associated with youth who wear poorly designed backpacks or carry too much weight. In fact, over 50% of Canadian youth will suffer at least one back pain episode during their school years. Not only are these injuries painful, they can directly impact the enjoyment of leisure and sports activities that are critical part of a young person’s life.
The British Columbia Chiropractic Association is concerned with this alarming trend in avoidable injuries and is teaming up with educators throughout the province to reinforce the “Pack it Light. Wear it Right” backpack safety program.