It’s that time again…

BACK TO SCHOOL

To Our Patients,

It has always been our philosophy to catch spinal problems before they progress into more severe health issues.

With that in mind, We would like to pass on some important research to you:

ü  More than half of all youths encounter spinal problems due to improper use of back packs.

Source:  Spine 1998; 23:228-34

ü  The Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates that 4,928 emergency room visits each year result from injuries related to book bags and back carriers.

Source:  Surg Radiol Anat. 1999; 21: 109-13

ü  Researchers used MRI’s to examine children’s spines and concluded that backpacks alter the fluid content, making the wearer of the backpack a prime candidate for disorders such as herniated ("slipped") discs and Osteoarthritis later in life.

Source:  Surg Radiol Anat. 1999; 21: 109-13

The research is conclusive, and unfortunately there are no current solutions available to the use of backpacks in carrying our children’s books and school supplies to and from school each day.

There ARE steps you CAN take to protect the health of children in your family, and ensure they do not develop serious spinal problems, and we are happy to help you in achieving those goals.

Our office is committed to providing safe and effective Chiropractic care so as to enable our patients the ability to live healthy, productive, and pain free lives.  On September 21^st at 7:00pm, we will be hosting a Backpack Safety Presentation to all of our parents who wish to learn more about how they can safeguard their children’s health.  Seating is limited and we STRONGLY recommend you reserve your seats as soon as possible.

We are also providing FREE spinal scans to every child that is brought into our office on September 22^nd.   These scans do NOT use X-Ray and can reveal dangerous underlying problems that conventional exams simply cannot.  Special times have been reserved for this valuable testing so please check with my staff at 973-338-3620 regarding when you may schedule your child/children.

It is our desire to locate and correct any of your family’s children’s spinal problems BEFORE the daily use of their backpacks causes more serious health issues.

I look forward to sharing this important information with you in the Backpack Safety Class, and also helping safeguard your child’s/children’s health.

Yours in health,

Dr. Michael Credico

Dr. Eric Franchino