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Protect Your Kids From Backpack Trauma

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By the end of their teen years, 50% of children have experienced at least one episode of low back pain, with 15% of those experiencing frequent or continual pain. (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2003; 26:1-8). Research indicates that this may be due to the improper use of backpacks. Watch your child struggle to put on and walk with his or her backpack, and you will realize the potential danger.

Dr. Lisa Stein, DC and Dr. David Saber, DC are excited to offer a free Backpack Safety Program to the Cupertino community to help our kids avoid damage and chronic injuries due to heavy, poorly-loaded backpacks. This fun, 30-minute, free, hands-on program is designed to give teachers, students, and parents simple tips to avoid unnecessary injuries that can lead to life-long back problems. If you want to join us at our office or would like to know more, please call 408-255-2592 or email frontdesk@montavistafamilychiro.com.

Monta Vista Family Chiropractic has served Cupertino families for 23 years. Lisa Stein, D.C. and David Saber, D.C. are especially committed to working with children of all ages, as many back and neck problems can be prevented or quickly corrected when treated before adulthood.

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Crystal Tai May 1, 2011 at 06:28 pm
Thank you very much for you kind words, Priyanka! The answer to your question is in another articleRead More I wrote for Cupertino Patch, "Five Wedding Reception Venues in Cupertino." Thanks again!
Priyanka Sharma-Sindhar April 27, 2011 at 08:21 pm
This is definitely very useful for the those of us who aren't Chinese, but do have Chinese friends..Read More Thank you, Crystal. What are the popular spots in Cupertino for Chinese weddings?
Anne Ernst (Editor) April 3, 2013 at 12:59 pm
It's difficult to know what's going on in a kid's mind unless they feel confident enough to open upRead More and talk. And this program helps us adults to learn to listen differently.
Debbie Reiley April 3, 2013 at 03:50 am
I too was at this Challenge Day. It was my 6th. I first volunteered because I watched the programRead More on MTV "If You Really Knew Me" when my son was being severely bullied in middle school and saw the program was offered when he was a freshman in high school. My company strongly supports me volunteering for this and allows me to take the day off work to attend. I am continually humbled by what these teens share and saddened at what some of them have experienced in their short lives. This program is so valuable. I think every school should offer it and every parent should attend. It helps us to realize that we need to think twice before we judge or assume things about others when we know nothing about them. It is the volunteering opportunity that I look forward to participating in every year.
Anne Ernst (Editor) March 30, 2013 at 06:30 am
Carrie, Thanks for allowing me to be a part of it again.
Janice Chua March 28, 2013 at 06:45 pm
It was fun hosting you all at Bitter+Sweet, Anne!
Loy Oppus-Moe March 28, 2013 at 02:40 pm
A big "Thank You" to Anne, Pete, and 53 other professionals who opened up their companiesRead More and organizations to give our students hands-on experience of what life might look like for them post-high school. Job Shadowing brings relevance to education!