Back Problems Can Start In Childhood

When researchers used MRI studies to evaluate the spines in the general population of 13 year-old children, they revealed some disturbing findings. Through these MRI studies, they found visible signs of spinal disc degeneration in approximately 1/3 of the children. These findings highlight the importance of having children checked out by a licensed chiropractor for the detection of spinal problems. Like most things, early detection is key.