BOOKS CAN DISTORT
YOUNGSTERS
If They Carry Them
Incorrectly
It's not what's in the books that is distorting, dor knowledge is mind-opening, and
books offer horizons unlimited for learning. It's the actual weight of the books and the
unbalanced load that can literally distort the child's body.
As specialists in the field of body posture and mechanics as it pertains to the human structure,
doctors of chiropractic recommend preventive procedure to avoid pain, illness and disability.
Avoid Postural Health Problems By Scheduling Periodic Chiropractic Examinations
Doctors of Chiropractic Recommend The Following Precautions While Carrying Books
- Carry only those books necessary for scheduled classes each day.
- Distribute weight to both arms, frequently shifting heavy books from arm to arm.
- Stand erect and walk briskly, keeping the stomach in.
- Whenever possible, use a back-pack.
This often requires a structural correction of the cause in order to relieve the condition.
Although drugs may hide the pain temporarily, the spine and sacroiliac must be aligned to their
proper position for normal function.
Persistent Or Recurring Aches In The Back And Limbs May Suggest A Spinal Or Pelvic Problem
Your Doctor of Chiropractic is Dedicated to Keeping you Healthy and Active!
This information is brought to you as a service of the American Chiropractic
Association
and Tri-County Chiropractic Association.
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