Reliance on labor-saving gadgets such as cars, escalators and remote controls has taken away any natural ways of getting exercise making the current generation of children probably the most sedentary in history.
Fewer than 1 in 4 children gets 30 minutes of ANY activity everyday (the absolute low end of the acceptable range) and the older they get the LESS they exercise.
More than 25% of girls and 17% of boys do not get even two bouts of physical activity a week.
In the '60's and '70's, about 5% of children were overweight; today that number is closer to 35%.
Does all of this have an effect on your child's spine? You better believe it! Many people understand that when their child is active, whether it be in solitary, physical activity such as biking or in-line skating or in team sports such as soccer or football, he/she may be creating subluxations or misalignments in their spines. Subluxation refers to the condition in which one or more of the bones of the spine misaligns and interferes with the communication from the brain to the body choking the life off. Subluxations generally have few symptoms and therefore necessitate periodic check-ups to not only help you feel better but also to prevent future problems before they occur and keep your nerve system in tip top shape so that you enjoy a better quality of life.
Certainly physical forces such as twisting, hitting and falling can cause a subluxation. However, inactivity can also be a culprit of this condition that clearly reduces the body's potential to function optimally. Unfortunately, because a subluxation is many times not associated with symptoms in young children they and their parents are not aware that this condition has occurred. Have your children's spine checked for subluxation. Prompt removal of this interference will allow your children to reach their maximum potential in ever aspect of their lives.
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