Does Mother often hear your child often complain of back pain? There are various possible causes of back pain in children. In addition to recognizing the cause, there are several ways you can do to prevent and overcome back pain in children.
Back pain is a common health disorder and may be experienced by everyone, including children. Especially children who have entered the active age of school. This is often caused by a bag that is too heavy or a sports injury.
Causes of Back Pain in Children
The following are some of the possible causes of back pain in children:
1. Bags that are too heavy
A school bag that is too heavy gives the child extra weight. This is one of the most common causes of back pain in children.
2. Wrong sitting position
Even though it looks simple, the sitting position can affect the structure of the spine. In addition, it can also affect how the spine supports body weight. If your child sits for a long time in the wrong position, for example bending or tilting, no wonder he complains of back pain.
3. Sports injuries
Sports are important for your child's growth and development. But if done excessively or with the wrong technique, exercise can actually cause injury and complain of back pain. Sports that can increase the risk of back pain in children include soccer, horse riding, gymnastics, and weight lifting.
4. Serious illness
Back pain in children can also indicate a serious illness, including tumors and spinal infections. But to ensure the cause of back pain in children, you can consult a doctor directly.
In addition, back pain in children can also be caused by obesity and the habit of watching television for too long. In general, back pain in children is only temporary and can heal by itself.
How to deal with back pain
To deal with back pain in children, Mother is recommended to adjust treatment with the cause. If back pain is caused by a heavy bag, reduce the contents of the child's bag.
The burden carried by children should be less than 10% of their body weight. In children weighing 40 kg, the safe weight for children is less than 2-3 kg. Mother can also choose a bag that is made of lightweight children.
Whereas if back pain is caused by an incorrect sitting position, Mother can overcome it by reminding the child to always sit in a relaxed but sturdy position.
Meanwhile, back pain due to injury can be overcome by compressing the child's back with cold water and suggesting the child to bathe in warm water. If necessary, you can give her pain medication. However, consult a doctor first before giving medicines to children.
To overcome back pain in children due to more serious illnesses, take the child to the doctor so that appropriate treatment can be given.
Tips for Preventing Back Pain in Children
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Therefore, let's, Mother, prevent back pain in children in the following three ways:
Limit the use of gadgets
When using a gadget, a child's posture tends to bend for a long time. This can cause back pain. So, limit the time children play gadgets, just 1-2 hours per day so that he avoids back pain.
Encourage children to stretch
Mother can also remind children to do light stretches, in between doing homework. Sitting too long can cause back muscles to fatigue, thereby increasing the risk of back pain.
Exercise regularly
Regular exercise can make a child's body healthier. Exercising also trains muscles and joints to be stronger, and can help the process of growth and development. So that children avoid back pain, encourage them to actively exercise with the right techniques. Also make it a habit to warm up before exercising, then end with cooling after exercising.
Back pain in children can be overcome and prevented in various ways above. But if back pain in children is accompanied by tingling legs, weakness, nausea, fever, or often wake up at night, you should immediately consult a doctor. In addition, Mother also needs to take your child to the doctor if the back pain he experiences continues, or disappear for several weeks.
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