15/06/2026
Kids’ Spinal Health: A healthy spine supports a growing mind.
Modern lifestyle habits are putting young, developing spines under pressure. Back pain becomes more common as children get older - often linked to poor posture, heavy school bags and inactivity from too much screen time.
Prevention is the best protection. Small changes today can make a lifelong difference.
✔ Encourage daily movement and play
✔ Check backpack weight and fit
✔ Break up screen time
✔ Support good posture at home and school
Strong spinal health supports not just physical development, but overall wellbeing. Healthy habits start young, and when poor posture and lifestyle behaviours go unchecked, they can form lifelong patterns that follow children into adulthood.
This Spinal Health Month, take a proactive approach to your child’s spinal health. Adjust your family's thinking and join the Spinal Health Month (1–30 June) Movement.
👉 Visit www.spinalhealth.org.au to access FREE, practical, evidence-based resources to support your family’s spinal health.
