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Back-to-school season brings more than new pencils and lunchboxes. Let’s talk backpacks, sports, stress, and how chiropractic care helps your student thrive.
Rodgers Stein Chiropractic Center – Conroe: (936) 441-9990 | 3303 W Davis St, Conroe, TX 77304
Huntsville: 152 Col Etheredge Blvd #405, Huntsville, TX 77340
Hey there, and welcome back to another episode of Healthy life, healthy spine. I’m Dr. Stacey Rodgers, and today we’re diving into something that hits home for a lot of families this time of year—back-to-school season.
It’s not just about shopping for school supplies or adjusting to new routines. For a lot of kids and teens, heading back to school also means lugging around heavy backpacks, starting up with sports practices, and dealing with a whole new wave of stress—physical and mental.
Let’s start with backpacks. Most kids are carrying way too much weight—sometimes 20% of their body weight or more. That can lead to serious strain on their shoulders, neck, and spine. Ideally, a backpack should be no more than 10% of their body weight, worn on both shoulders, and should rest in the curve of their lower back—not drooping halfway down their legs.
Then there’s sports. Whether it’s football, volleyball, or cross-country, we see kids ramping up quickly into high-intensity activity—sometimes without proper stretching or warm-up. That’s a fast track to sprains, strains, and repetitive-use injuries.
At Rodgers Stein Chiropractic, we help your kids stay aligned, balanced, and injury-free. Adjustments for young athletes can improve joint mobility, reduce inflammation, and even enhance performance and recovery times.
And don’t forget the emotional side. Stress from school—whether it’s academic pressure or social anxiety—can show up physically. Tension in the shoulders, headaches, jaw clenching… we see it all.
Chiropractic care is a whole-body approach, and for students, it’s a game-changer. If your child hasn’t had a back-to-school spinal check, now’s the time. Let’s start the year off strong—and aligned.
You can reach us at Rodgers Stein Chiropractic Center at our Conroe location or our Huntsville office. Give us a call or visit our website in the description to schedule an appointment.
Alright, that’s it for today. Wishing all our students a safe, healthy, and successful school year!