CHIROPRACTIC AND CHILDREN SIMPLE TESTS TO DETECT BACK PROBLEMS IN YOUR CHILDREN

"As a twig is bent, so grows the tree" could also read, As the child's back is bent, so grows the adult." A surprising number of back problems that show up in later life can be traced back to childhood accidents. Falls, twists, jars any number of things. This folder describes four easy checks of a child's posture that any parent can make to discover potential back problems early. If any are present a professional examination is recommended.

SIMPLE TESTS TO DETECT BACK PROBLEMS IN YOUR CHILDREN

"As a twig is bent, so grows the tree" could also read, As the child's back is bent, so grows the adult." A surprising number of back problems that show up in later life can be traced back to childhood accidents. Falls, twists, jars any number of things. This folder describes four easy checks of a child's posture that any parent can make to discover potential back problems early. If any are present a professional examination is recommended.

1. SHOULDER CHECK

Have child stand straight. Both shoulders should be level. One shoulder high is an indication of problems.

2. HEM CHECK

Check your daughter's skirt hem to see if it hangs crooked - or if every new skirt purchased has to be altered on just one side.

3. BENDING CHECK

Have child bend straight forward, from the waist head level with the back and arms hanging relaxed to the floor. Check on either sides of the spine to see of the muscles "bunch" up (one sign of scoliosis curvature of the spine).

4. SHOE CHECK

Children wear out shoes in a hurry. this is expected. But if one shoe wears out well ahead of the other especially if the wear is centered on the edge of the shoe - the possibility of spinal problems exists.