September: Don’t Swing Your Kids By the Arms, Please.
September 1st, 2023
As kids, we loved it. As parents or siblings or aunts and uncles, we’ve all done it. But there’s a better way to swing your kids.It’s easy and fun: You’re playing with your child, and to add to the fun, you grab their arms and swing them around. Your child squeals in delight!
As kids, we loved it. As parents or siblings or aunts and uncles, we’ve all done it. But there’s a better way to swing your kids.
Mark Jones, at Well Adjusted Health explains: 'The message is simple: If you feel the need to swing your kids around by the arms, make sure that they are holding onto you – not the other way around. Your kid’s grip strength or lack thereof is a protective feedback mechanism that keeps the tissues at the wrist, elbow and shoulders safe. If you circumvent this circuit breaker, you potentially risk some unpleasant repercussions'.
By allowing your kids to set the level of 'swingness', you’ll never overload their arms and shoulders.
You’d be amazed how many accidents are caused by this and what starts off as a bit of fun can lead to a lot of pain for your little one and a weakness if not corrected properly.
Children's bones and joints are still developing, and their ligaments and tendons are more flexible than those of adults.
You guard your precious shoulder capacities, and it is essential that we do the same for kids. You can still swing your kids around by the armpits and the tissues of their upper limbs will thank you!
If you're considering chiropractic care for your child, seek out a qualified paediatric chiropractor who has experience working with children. They will be knowledgeable about safe and appropriate techniques for young patients.
Are you in Pain? Take your first step towards enjoying your life more.
If you have a specific question regarding any pain or problem areas, or would like to book a Free 15 minute Check for you or your family please call: Well Adjusted Health on 01903 892171
As kids, we loved it. As parents or siblings or aunts and uncles, we’ve all done it. But there’s a better way to swing your kids.
Mark Jones, at Well Adjusted Health explains: 'The message is simple: If you feel the need to swing your kids around by the arms, make sure that they are holding onto you – not the other way around. Your kid’s grip strength or lack thereof is a protective feedback mechanism that keeps the tissues at the wrist, elbow and shoulders safe. If you circumvent this circuit breaker, you potentially risk some unpleasant repercussions'.
By allowing your kids to set the level of 'swingness', you’ll never overload their arms and shoulders.
You’d be amazed how many accidents are caused by this and what starts off as a bit of fun can lead to a lot of pain for your little one and a weakness if not corrected properly.
Children's bones and joints are still developing, and their ligaments and tendons are more flexible than those of adults.
Sudden or forceful movements like swinging by the arms can lead to dislocations, fractures, ligament sprains, and other injuries.
You guard your precious shoulder capacities, and it is essential that we do the same for kids. You can still swing your kids around by the armpits and the tissues of their upper limbs will thank you!
Kids are often taking knocks and falls and at Well Adjusted Health we are very passionate about treating children and babies.
If you're considering chiropractic care for your child, seek out a qualified paediatric chiropractor who has experience working with children. They will be knowledgeable about safe and appropriate techniques for young patients.
Are you in Pain? Take your first step towards enjoying your life more.
If you have a specific question regarding any pain or problem areas, or would like to book a Free 15 minute Check for you or your family please call: Well Adjusted Health on 01903 892171
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