Edward Komberg

Chiropractor & Business Entrepreneur

Kids and Teens: Backpacks, Sports, and Screen-Smart Posture

Growing bodies adapt fast—sometimes into aches. Let’s keep backpacks, sports, and screens from ganging up on your child’s neck and back. The recipe: fit the pack, mix activities, and sprinkle movement between study sessions.

Backpack Fit

  • Weight: aim <10–15% of body weight.
  • Straps: two shoulders; snug to upper back; chest strap for longer walks.
  • Load: heavy books closest to spine.

Screen Rules

  • Eye-level when possible; tablet stands help.
  • 25/5 study/move rhythm; 30 seconds of posture reset each break.
  • Sports balance: alternate planes—don’t live in one movement pattern year-round.

From Dr. Edward Komberg: “Kids don’t need perfection; they need options. Give them better shapes to visit all day.”

Concerned about posture or sport aches? Schedule a family-friendly screen with Dr. Edward Komberg.


About the Author: Dr. Komberg has supported SoCal families with practical, age-appropriate strategies for decades.

About the Author

Dr. Edward Komberg began in La Palma, CA and built three Southern California clinics over 37 years. He’s treated more than 500,000 patient visits, staying focused on calm, effective, patient-first care.