Check Your Child's Posture

Poor posture may be a sign of an underlying spinal problem. If left uncorrected it may cause serious damage in later life.

If you detect any changes in your child's posture, or you are unsure about what you see, have your child's spine checked by a Chiropractor as soon as possible.

When looking at your child's posture from the side, 3 points should be in line:

   1. The hole in the ear
   2. The middle of the shoulder
   3. The middle of the hip

If your child's head is protruding forward, or the shoulders falls behind their hips, there is abnormal stress on your child's spine and this may lead to long term damage to the spine and nervous system. This abnormal stress may also lead to the development of neck pain, back pain, headaches, behavioural changes and poor health.

When looking at your child's posture from the front, both shoulders should be the same height.

If one shoulder is lower than the other this can be a sign of scoliosis, and should be professionally checked by a Chiropractor.

To see our Chiropractor about your child's posture, contact us today!