HealthWorks is teaming up with Jaxon Turner and the Assistance Center of Collin County for the month of August to collect donated backpacks for this wonderful cause.
If you would like to participate, here is what you’ll need to know:
1. Each backpack should be suitable for a young child and contain the following:
- 8 glue sticks
- 1- Fiskars Scissors
- 4- Folders w/ Pockets
- 1- Box Kleenex 200 ct.
- 2- Box 24 Crayola Crayons
- 1- 10 oz. Hand Sanitizer
- 2- Clorox Wipes Containers
- 1- Pencil Box
- 2- 12 pack of #2 Pencils
- 1- Colored Pencils Map Colors
- 3- Large Erasers
- 3- Composition Books
- 1- Manila Paper Pack 12X18 100 ct.
- 2- Assorted Construction Paper Pack 12X18
- 1- Washable Water Colors w/ Brush
- 1- Gallon size Ziploc Bags
- 1- Quart size Ziploc Bags
2. Bring your filled backpack to HealthWorks: A Family Wellness Center at 2317 Coit Rd., Ste B., Plano, TX 75075 before August 9th so that we can send them off to Jaxon Turner.
3. HealthWorks is offering a free new patient exam ($450 value) for all backpack donors. Call our office at 972-612-1800 to schedule a time to redeem this offer.
Let us know if you have any questions!
We are excited to support these children as they go back to school.
-HealthWorks Team
Frequently Asked Questions
How do heavy backpacks affect children’s spines?
Backpacks over 10-15% body weight cause forward lean, stressing the spine. Uneven weight distribution creates scoliosis risk. Heavy loads compress spinal discs and strain developing muscles in growing children.
Regular pediatric chiropractic care at HealthWorks helps prevent and correct backpack-related spinal problems in students.
What makes a backpack ergonomic for kids?
Wide, padded shoulder straps distribute weight evenly. Padded back panel protects spine. Waist belt transfers weight to hips. Multiple compartments prevent shifting. Proper fit keeps pack close to body.
Even with perfect backpacks, children benefit from chiropractic check-ups to address school-related postural stress.
When should kids get spinal check-ups?
Children should be checked at major milestones: starting to walk, beginning school, after falls or sports injuries, and during growth spurts. Annual back-to-school exams prevent problems from developing.
Our gentle pediatric adjustments help Plano children maintain healthy spines throughout their crucial growing years.