The Teal Center for Therapeutic Bodywork, Ltd.
THRIVE~
The Teal Center Newsletter           
Issue 9
February, 2010



 


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Spread the Love~mom and son

With our 2010 REFERRAL PROGRAM 


Help Us Celebrate Our 20th Anniversary by referring your friends and family members to either location of The Teal Center during 2010. Simply refer SIX new clients by December 31st.  When all of them have come in for their first visit, you will WIN a free one hour session, modality of your choice.  Just have your friends tell us you sent them and we will notify you when you have won your free session.
Your referrals are the greatest compliment we can receive. Thank you for the confidence you have shown over the years. We pledge to do our best to continue to earn your trust.
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MORE SNOW IS ON THE WAY!
Tips for Safe Shoveling~ back by popular demand!
  • Dress warmly but don't bundle up so much that movement is difficult or awkward.  It's important to be able to move naturally.
  • Before you start shoveling warm up by walking around and swinging your arms to get the blood flowing so your muscles are ready to work.
  • Use a light weight push shovel.  Spray it with Teflon or cooking spray so the snow doesn't cling.  Reducing the weight you lift will reduce the risk of lower back strain.
  • Push the snow when possible. Avoid lifting and throwing snow any shovelerdistance. Push or walk the snow to a pile.
  • Avoid sudden twists with your body. Try to move the entire body together as a unit.
  • Use your legs and bend your knees to help with leverage.
  • Work slowly, pace yourself. Shovel for 5-7 minutes then rest for 2 or 3 minutes. Don't wait until you're tired or short of breath. Stop if you start to feel fatigued.
  • If you experience pain, stop immediately and rest for 5 to 10 minutes. For any new injury, use ice and not heat. Apply ice packs ten minutes on, ten minutes off and 10 minutes on again to help start reducing inflammation.
  • If you have a health problem or are not in good shape, do not even consider snow shoveling. Find someone to help.
  • Call The Teal Center for a massage to help those sore muscles feel better faster!  703-522-7637 (Randolph Towers) and 703-558-5454 (Virginia Hospital Center)


The information in this email is for informational purposes only. It is not to be construed as medical advice and is not a replacement for professional medical care.