Backpacks for Kids

Do the math by weight 

  

Most kids today use backpacks to carry their books and notebooks to school, however it's important to reduce the amount of stress these can cause to the back to avoid painful back and neck injuries. 
Medical professionals advise that individuals carry no more than 10-15% of their body weight on their backs.

This means a child weighing:

• 50 lbs. should carry no more than 7.5 lbs.
• 80 lbs. should carry no more than 12 lbs.
• 100 lbs. should carry no more than 15 lbs.
• 130 lbs. should carry no more than 19.5 lbs.
• 150 lbs. should carry no more than 22.5 lbs.

There are also many wheeled backpack options available that alleviate the weight being carried on your child's back.  

The InnerMovement Wellness Team Credentials

The InnerMovement Wellness Team Credentials 
                      

As this is our "Back to School" issue, we thought it would be fun to share the educational backgrounds and studious pursuits of the InnerMovement Team.   

Dr. Heidi is a licensed Chiropractor with a fellowship in Chiropractic Pediatric & Pregnancy with certifications in fitness, Personal Training, Lifestyle education and NeuroEmotional Technique.   

Dr. Broosan is a licensed Chiropractor, a certified strength and conditioning specialist with a certification in KinesioTaping, who is working towards his certification as a Wellness Practitioner. 

Veronica Sanchez is a licensed Acupuncturist as well as a Registered Nurse and also has a degree in history from Berkeley.  

Flora is trained in medical billing and is currently working on her business degree.  

Krista will graduate as a Surgical Technician in 2012.  

Christy is a licensed Massage Therapist, with a specialty in Bamboo Fusion and is pursuing her Personal Training certificate.  

Victoria is a licensed Massage Therapist with a specialty in Acupressure. 

Maeghan is a licensed Massage Therapist and is pursuing a specialty inPrenatal Massage.  

School is back in session

Greetings!

School is back in session and families are gearing up for busy schedules, homework, after school activities and the hectic pace of our 21st century lifestyles.  To ensure that your child has a healthy and successful year, it will be important for them to have their back aligned and balanced and on track. I wish more parents understood that getting a spinal check-up is just as important as getting a dental checkup.  Most parents I talk to admit to having their child's teeth checked regularly but have never had a spinal checkup for their kids.  The spine protects and encases the nervous system and misalignment's can lead to dysfunction. So a healthy spine equals a healthy body and we all want that for our kids. For more info visit www.icpa4kids.com

This month we are offering spinal checkups and scoliosis screenings for all children related to any of our patients.  We would love to check your kids, grandchildren, nieces or nephews next time you are in!  (see below for more info) 

Until our next adjustment.... 

Yours in health,    

Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team