Dr. Rick's Health Tip of the Month

September 2000

Avoid Torqueing Your Dance Partner's Shoulders!

By Rick Allen, DC

This month's Instep article describes the all-too-common problem of torqueing the shoulders by improperly turning your partner while dancing. So take preventative action: read the article, study the pictures of good and bad turns, and put the solutions to work! Your dancing partners will be very grateful!

PS: The body mechanics described in this article apply to other situations, too. So check it out, even if you are not a dancer.

Dr. Rick Allen is a chiropractor, massage therapist and dance student in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rick welcomes your questions and suggestions for future articles. However, he cannot make specific diagnoses or treatment recommendations unless you visit him in person. He can be reached by phone: 503-257-1324, mail: 221 NE 78th Avenue, Portland, OR 97213, e-mail or World Wide Web: www.CascadeWellnessClinic.com

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