It’s back-to-school season—and while new books, supplies, and routines are exciting, there’s something parents often overlook: the weight and fit of their child’s backpack.
Poor posture from heavy or improperly worn backpacks can do more than just cause back pain. It can affect a child’s spinal health, learning ability, and even long-term brain function.
At Intelligent Health Group, we care deeply about keeping kids healthy from the inside out. That’s why this September, we’re offering:
- ✅ FREE children’s spinal checkups all month
- ✅ A live in-person workshop on Backpack Safety & Children’s Spinal Health
📍 Mississauga Office | 🗓️ Thursday, September 11 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
Bring your kids and their backpacks—packed as they would for school—and we’ll show you how to adjust them for safe posture.
Why Backpack Safety Matters
- 📱 Tech neck & device time: Kids are spending more time on devices, leading to hunched shoulders and forward head posture.
- 🧠 Impact on brain health: Poor posture increases stress hormones, hijacks the frontal lobe (where learning happens), and may contribute to ADHD and learning difficulties.
- 🦴 Delicate spines at risk: Overloaded backpacks strain young spines, setting the stage for chronic issues in adulthood.
- ⚖️ Weight guidelines: Backpacks should not exceed 10% of body weight for elementary students, and 15% for secondary students.
- 🎯 Long-term risks: Poor posture today may increase the likelihood of serious neurological issues later, including Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s.
What You’ll Learn at the Workshop
✔ How to properly fit and adjust a backpack to reduce spinal strain
✔ The dangers of one-strap carrying and low-slung bags
✔ The role of waist straps and proper packing to distribute weight
✔ How posture habits today affect children’s health and learning tomorrow
✔ Live posture and spinal alignment checks for your child
💡 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
By teaching our kids healthy posture habits now, we’re protecting their future health, focus, and development.
👉 Reserve your spot today and bring your child in for a FREE spinal checkup and backpack fitting.
📍 Mississauga Office | 🗓️ September 11 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
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