Posted May 8, 2015 · Report post *|MC:SUBJECT|* Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Backpack Blues... Many days, after returning home from a long day of classes, students find their bodies sore and tired. Some may think their necks and backs are stiff from sitting in classes all day, but the pain may actually be the result of carrying books improperly. Sept. 15, 2010, marked the 10th anniversary of National School Backpack Awareness Day, which aims to inform students and parents about the safety concerns of carrying heavy backpacks. Research from the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics stated that students who carry excessive amounts of weight in their backpacks may experience numbness in their shoulders, posture deterioration, muscle spasms and long-term back pain. To combat the back pain and the need for future physical therapy treatments, doctors recommend lightening the load. A healthy goal is to carry less than 10-15 percent of your body weight. Click HERE or below to view the Safety Tips. Are You Having Pain Again? Don't put off your treatment any longer than you have to. Give us a call at 585-218-0240 to get in for an evaluation today! No one should have to live their life in pain, don't just tolerate it, do something about it! Tell a Friend, Neighbor or Family Member! Did you know that we are a referral based business? That means we rely on you to tell your friends, neighbors, coworkers and family members about the excellent care you received at Peak Performance Physical Therapy so that they will consider using our services for their Physical Therapy needs! We work hard to make sure that every patient who comes through our door is treated with respect, gets the professional care they need and returns to their Peak Performance. So the next time you hear someone say they need Physical Therapy or that they have had a recent injury or they are living with pain be sure to tell them about your experience at Peak Performance or you can fill out a testimonial for our website HERE! Thank you for your continued support and trust in our services. ~ The Peak Performance Team Learn More About Our Staff: Michael Napierala Michael Golisano Karen Napierala Robert Morrison Sheila Steadman Quick Links: Like Us! Follow Us! Find Us! *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|**|END:IF|* This email was sent to *|EMAIL|* why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences *|LIST:ADDRESSLINE|* *|REWARDS|* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites