Watch the video to learn more about pediatric back pain, and when it might be time to see a specialist with Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida.
Local Pain?
· Middle of the back
· Low back
· Neck pain
When to order X-rays?
• Any injury
• Pain over 2 months
• Pain waking up in the middle of the night from sleeping
• Coexisting constitutional symptoms
• Activity-related pain
• Age < 4 years
• As orthopedic surgeons, we always get x-rays
Treatment/Prevention:
• Vitamin D
• New recommendations in kids is levels > 50
• Stretches, specifically hip flexors and hamstrings, and core strengthening
• Being active
• Backpack health
• Not doing schoolwork in bed