
Back Pain In Children: What Does It Mean?
If your child is experiencing back pain, it is worth taking note. Parents should try to find out the causes of back pain in their children in order not to disrupt normal development and to make sure there is not a more serious, underlying issue at...
When To Worry About The Back Pain
Here are a few things to look out for if your child is complaining of back pain: Blood in urine, tingling or numbness, fever, sudden weight loss, and inability to participate in usual activities (i.e. sports, playing outside).
Potential Causes Of Back Pain In Children
As children age and their bodies mature, it becomes more likely that an injury to the spinal disc may occur and cause back pain. Some causes include: infection of the spine and potential tumor in the spine.
Technology May Contribute To Back Pain
Children are facing a health “time bomb” of neck and back pain due to the frequent use of computers and smartphones, health experts have warned.
Tips To Prevent Back Pain From Kids' Backpacks
Although there are very few studies and the medical literature does not agree on specific guidelines for backpack safety to avoid back pain, parents can use common sense to reduce the chance that their child or teen will suffer back pain due to ca...
Poor Posture Results In Back Pain
Poor posture in children has become so common that parents are fighting an uphill battle when getting their kids to stand and walk straight. Not only does slouching have aesthetic implications but also there can be long standing health ramificatio...
5 Home Remedies To Cure Back Pain In Children
The scenario of children suffering from back pain is becoming quite common these days. They blame it either on the heavy and overweight school bags or a hyperactive life. Here are 5 home remedies to treat back pain.
4 Exercises To End Back Pain
A recent study found that stretching is just as effective as yoga at reducing back pain. Stretching of any kind, whether static (you hold the pose) or dynamic (you move through a complete range of motion), can help improve flexibility and decrease...