Even though back pain is a complaint that is generally associated with adults, it is important to keep in mind that kids may also experience it. Kids, and teenagers even more commonly, may complain of back pain for a number of reasons. Here are some of them.
Nowadays, kids feel the need to take heavy backpacks to school. Some of them even carry laptops in their schoolbags. The weight may start to cause back pain.
Kids and teenagers like to exercise. They may do it at home by looking at videos on the internet, at school during P.E., or even with a friend. The problem is that if no one keeps a close eye on them, they may do it in an inappropriate way and experience the consequences of it.
Most kids and teenagers aren’t aware of good posture, and when they are taught about it, they still prefer to slouch. Teenagers who slouch are more likely to become adults who have back problems.
The practice of sports such as skating, gymnastics, rollerblading, and others that may cause children to often fall or land very hard on their feet or buttocks may also cause back pain. These falls don’t treat their spines well and may present consequences in the future.
Kids and teenagers are less susceptible to back pain since they are more flexible than adults, so you need to check the causes of the complaint. Sometimes kids just copy the symptoms and behavior of someone they know, but it may also be a genuine complaint. You should definitely take children who have been complaining of the same symptoms for 2 weeks or longer to the doctor. If they had a serious injury, you should do it right away.
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