Back to School 2025
January is undeniably one of the busiest months of the year, largely due to the upcoming return of millions of Australian children to school. Amid the flurry of preparations — like sorting uniforms and school shoes — it's essential for parents to prioritise their child's spinal health and overall wellbeing.
Children spend over half their year at school, sitting at desks and in playgrounds, contorting their spines in unhealthy ways. For this reason, it’s paramount they understand the impact their small daily habits, such as how they wear their backpacks and sit in the classroom, can have on their growing spines.
In response to this need, the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) has developed several tools to help children and parents alike understand the habits students should practise year-round to remain in good health
This includes a ‘Back to School Health Checklist’, which highlights everything our growing students must do each day to maintain good spinal health. Additionally, this year the ACA has provided two new and important flyers focussing on backpack safety and correct sitting posture.
Together these equip students with adequate tools to foster good spinal health habits and provide parents a foundation to encourage and motivate independence in their growing children.
Your local ACA Chiropractors at Chiropractic First, Collie invites patients and members of the public to visit their practice and collect their checklist in preparation for an enormous school year.
Establishing healthy habits at a young age is essential, and the ‘Back to School’ checklist provides an excellent tool for parents to instil these practices in their children. It encourages and motivates kids to maintain these habits both at school and at home. Not only are these habits simple, but they also integrate seamlessly into a child’s daily routine.
In conjunction with providing habits children should follow before and during school, including eating a healthy, nutritious diet, the checklist also highlights the importance of switching lengthy screen time for outdoor activity.
While these habits are important for maintaining a healthy spine in children across the country, parents should always remember chiropractors are available if their concerns about their child’s health grow.
It is important for any parent or guardian worried about their child’s spinal health and posture to consider chiropractic care. Children are often unaware of how everyday habits, like sitting at their desk or excessive screen time, have on their health and well-being. A chiropractor may just help change that.
This message comes as the ACA launches its annual Back to School campaign, which focusses on educating Australian kids about the importance of caring for their spinal health during the school year.
ACA chiropractors are leading healthcare professionals who can provide clear guidance on children’s spinal health and provide advice as they grow into teenagers and healthy adults.
If you are concerned about your child’s spine or any other back to school related activities, book an appointment with Chiropractic First, Collie via 08 9734 4800, https://www.chiropracticfirst.com.au/contact-us or for more information on Back to School, visit backtoschool.org,au.