"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."

                                       Franklin D. Roosevelt

 If FDR were alive today I think he might add "and get a massage"!!

I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to these very special clients.

  August Birthdays                          September Birthdays

 Elaine C.       Tom J.                          Kathy W.                 Mike R.

 Mike T.         Ann P.                          Matthew F.               Tom C.

 Sharon S.     Millie R.                        Roberta T.                Lance N.

  Drew C.    John P.                         Nancy D.                 Monica V.

        Maggie K.                                  Shannon M              Holly D.  

                                                                     Robert D. 

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KnotWorks' latest newsletter is here for you to download and print.  Click on the PDF version link on the right and it is all yours.  While you are printing, why not make a couple extra copies to share with your friends.

Tip of the Month 

The muscles, ligaments and discs of your back do a big job, supporting your spine and moving the weight of your body.  Good posture, exercise and correct body mechanics help keep it flexible and strong.  Massage can help with posture by stretching shortened muscles and fascia (the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles and other tissues), freeing movement around the joints, and relieving muscle contractions that can pull you out of alignment.

Help protect your back by moving with a little thought.  Here are some tips to help you move correctly.

1.  Spread your feet shoulder-width apart for stability when moving or working.  Stand evenly on your two feet.

2.  Practice feeling your center of gravity in your abdomen.  Many people try to move from their upper bodies, which is less efficient than moving from your pelvis, hips, and abdomen.  Practice strengthening exercises for your abdomen.  Take a class or ask for advice from an exercise instructor or specialist.

3.  To pick up a load, stand close to it.  Squat and use your legs to lift it, keeping your back upright and the object close to your body.  Avoid twisting as  you lift.

4.  Kneel down on one knee to retrieve something from the floor.

5.  When reaching for an object overhead, keep your shoulders and hips facing it--don't twist.