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November 2007 Newsletter @ Beddington or
Brian Addeman
Donna @ Thorncliffe.
1332-56 Ave NW
Calgary, AB Staff This Month
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Andrea Hojski – Welcome
Dear Brian, aboard to Thorncliffe
Correct Lifting Techniques This months question is:
Prior to lifting, what should you do
The most common way of hurting your lower back is by lifting incorrectly. to protect your back?
An improper lifting technique can result in back pain and other problems
which can be easily prevented given the correct lifting techniques. Call in with the correct answer and
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Let’s say you need to lift a box up off the floor and onto the counter beside free movies passes!
you. It is best to position yourself close to the box with your feet about
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hips and knees to ensure that your back is straight. Many people make the
error of keeping their knees straight and bending at their back, this is a big Last month’s winner was Katie Grey,
mistake because it could result in injury to a disc or other structures congratulations!!!
throughout the back. Next, you need to grip the load firmly and closely to
the body. Prior to lifting the box, you should tighten your abdominal Massage Gift Certificates are
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the legs, you will be able to straighten up and lift the box up off the floor. It massage offers therapeutic
is important not to twist when placing the box onto the counter because the trigger point release, relaxation
twisting action can cause injury to the back. Instead, you can pivot on your of muscular tension and
feet or move your feet to face the counter. improved body function
through increased circulation.
This lifting technique should be utilized whether you are lifting a heavy box A great alternative gift idea.
or a small pencil. Some people may think a pencil doesn’t weigh very much After all who doesn’t need a
and that they can’t hurt their back when lifting one. However, the reality is massage?
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It is also important to remember if the load is too heavy, break it up into improve their fitness level.
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References Give The Gift Of Good Health
1. www.livingwell.ca
2. www.icn.ch Two locations to Serve You
3. www.medicinenet.com Beddington 295-8590
4. Public Health Agency of Canada Thorncliffe 275-7728
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