Back care awareness and prevention training at primary school age is essential, especially before the transition to secondary school takes place, as kids carry more loads,increased PC/tablet use,sitting and spinal development increases.

The B.A.S.I.C Project focuses on four specific common health issues in the modern day lifestyle of children; Interactively highlighting the study of the spine and body in relation to the seated/standing posture, carrying school bags, texting/phone use and PC and game station use.

The B.A.S.I.C Project uses practical daily scenarios, discussions and problem solving activities, embedding an 'Eat Well, Grow Well, Be Happy' principle.

Designed for children to learn Backcare skills for life.

This short, fun 'B.A.S.I.C.’ but effective workshop held in schools has been proving to be very successful in Colchester schools and colleges.

• Pupils who experience back pain are four times more likely to experience it in adulthood according to research (Croft et al 2001, Jones & Macfarlane 2009).
• We are all responsible -As Parents and carers what can we do? Be a Back Wise role model to help support your kids learn positive health life-long habits.
• The B.A.S.I.C PROJECT offers clear,simple, practical solutions that both parents and children can adopt, become enlightened and influence their children.