Many shoulder injuries need to be treated with ice packs right away to help prevent swelling. If you have a rotator cuff tear, bursitis or another form of inflammation in your shoulder, icing will help relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
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Wearing the wrong shoes, especially for running, can cause foot injuries such as plantar fasciitis, which is common in those just starting to work out. Ballerinas who go on pointe must stretch their feet to increase flexion in their arches.
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Cartilage piercings go through any part of the ear except the earlobe, but the most common placement is on the outside edge of the upper ear.
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If you suspect your body has a bad smell, you might need to change your personal hygiene routine. Even if the same soap and deodorant have worked for you for years, your body chemistry can change during adolescence, pregnancy or menopause.
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Brightly colored clothes look vibrant when you bring them home from the store, but they can fade with repeated washing. Although a certain amount of fading over time is inevitable, laundering your colors correctly can minimize color loss.
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Losing weight is challenging, as anyone who's ever been on a diet knows. However, once you've reached your goal weight, returning to your old habits will pack the pounds back on. According to "Oprah" magazine, 80 percent of people who lose weight gain it right back.
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If you have a big event coming up in a week and need to look slimmer, you'll be glad to know it's not impossible. Crash dieting is a bad idea, but a few lifestyle changes can help you drop a couple of pounds safely. According to TotalBeauty.
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Dreadlocks are long ropes of hair made by knotting individual sections and allowing them to harden over a period of months. Although the most common way to wear dreads is long and loose, sometimes you want to pull them out of your face.
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If losing weight were easy, no one would be overweight. Many people try and fail every year to shed extra pounds; according to the International Food Information Council Foundation, a whopping 69 percent of American citizens are attempting to lose weight or keep it off.
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There's no beating old-fashioned liquid chlorine bleach for its whitening power, but it's not the only option for removing a stain from a white shirt. A number of potentially less damaging products act as stain removers both before and during the wash.
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If you're looking for a cleavage boost without resorting to surgery, a pushup bra can help. Pushup bras have padding on the sides to push your breasts closer together. However, some women have never learned how to put this type of bra on correctly.
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Cotton hoodies are sweatshirts with hoods. Sometimes they zip up; sometimes they pull on. Either way, they're one of the most comfortable, cozy articles of clothing you can wear in cold weather. Some hoodies allow you to express your individual style with logos, appliques or screen prints.
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As your child enters puberty or adolescence, he might notice the presence of dandruff. Also known as sebhorreic dermatitis, dandruff can leave unsightly white flakes on his shoulders.
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Hiking allows you to exercise and explore the great outdoors at the same time. It's a suitable getting-to-know-you activity for a first date or a chance to have a deep conversation with an old friend. However, a hike could leave your muscles achy and your joints swollen.
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If your outer hips feel tight, stretching can help relieve the tightness. Runners and others who work out can stretch the outer hip muscles and the fibrous tissue of the iliotibial band to help release tension and relieve soreness.
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Upper back pain can occur as a result of injury, strain or poor posture. According to Spine-Health.com, most cases of upper back pain stem from muscle irritation or joint issues. As more people sit hunched over computers for work, more suffer from upper back pain and stiffness.
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Although natural flexibility is one of the things coaches look for in children who become elite gymnasts, your flexibility isn't limited by your genetics. According to governing body USA Gymnastics, stretching is essential for increasing flexibility.
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Hunching at a desk, sleeping in an awkward position and overdoing a workout can all lead to back pain. If the pain is intense, it can limit your range of motion. Along with over-the-counter pain relievers, warm baths and massage, stretching can help relax your back and alleviate pain and stiffness.
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Batting gloves help ball players get a grip on the bat. Whether you wear thin batting gloves for baseball or thick ones for cricket, they can get smelly after sweating in them. Your sweat, combined with playing on a dirt field and sliding into bases, can leave gloves in need of serious cleaning.
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