Teens and Back or Neck Pain

What parents need to know, what to look for, and when to seek treatment 

As teens transition from an active summer to a school year of sitting, reading, video games, computers, and heavy back packs, they often suffer from back and neck pain, as well as headaches.

There can be several sources of neck and back pain.

• Poor posture such as rounded shoulders and forward head carriage
• Spinal misalignments that occur with contact sports, tubing, trampolines, stomach sleeping etc.
• Scoliosis which is a 10% curvature of the spine that usually develops between the ages of 10 and 15
• Meningitis – symptoms include pain and stiffness in the neck while touching the chin to the chest, fever, persistent headache,  and vomiting. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD HAS MENINGITIS!

The doctors at Schubbe Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Centers treat children and teens with neck and back pain on a daily basis. We are happy to discuss your concerns by phone if you would like to find out if chiropractic care may be helpful for your teen.

We will evaluate your child and determine the most effective treatment, whether it be chiropractic care, physical therapy, or referral to your medical provider.