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Even young children can suffer from neuromuscular problems due to poor posture habits, an unbalanced way of walking or standing due to slight imbalances in their skeletons or overuse injuries developed while participating in sports. Many of today's youth have developed neck and shoulder tension and/or finger and forearm pain as a result of spending long hours using computers, playing video games, and/or text messaging friends. Less emphasis on maintaining good posture while seated at their desks during the school day and the use of backpacks can lead to discomfort today and significant pain in the future. In some school districts, children are assigned large amounts of homework and have taken to carrying overstuffed backpacks to and from school. This practice has resulted in children developing significant back pain years before it was seen in earlier generations of students. Persistent discomfort and pain can cause children to have trouble concentrating in school and may even underlie some behavioral problems. Chiropractic doctors are trained and licensed to treat the entire neuromusculoskeletal system and can realign the skeletal system in young people as well as adults. They can also provide valuable lifestyle coaching aimed at preventing further pain and disability. Additionally, chiropractic care can help young athletes perform at their best. Chiropractors can provide young athletes with advice on posture, sports training, nutrition, and injury prevention.
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