Problem: Article: If your leg pain is chronic, aggravated by walking or particularly severe, then seeing a chiropractor or osteopath is a good idea. Chiropractors and osteopaths are spinal specialists that focus on establishing normal motion and function of the spinal joints that connect the vertebrae by manually adjusting them. Problems in the spine, such as a disc herniation, "pinched" nerves, or degenerative arthritis, can cause pain, numbness and/or weakness in the legs — making it difficult to walk.  Although a single spinal adjustment can sometimes completely relieve your issue, more than likely it will take three to five treatments to notice significant results. Chiropractors and osteopaths also use a variety of therapies tailored more towards muscle strains, which may be more appropriate for your leg issue. Medical specialists may be needed to rule out the most serious causes of chronic leg problems, such as diabetic neuropathy, venous insufficiency (leaky vein valves of the lower leg), stress fracture of the tibia, infections, bone cancer, chronic compartment syndrome (swelling of the lower leg muscles), or popliteal artery entrapment. These conditions are obviously not common causes of tired and sore legs, but if home care and conservative therapies are not effective for soothing your legs, then more serious problems need to be considered.  X-rays, bone scans, MRI, CT scans, diagnostic ultrasound and nerve conductance studies are  diagnostic tests and modalities that specialists may use to help diagnose your leg issue. Your doctor may also send you for a blood test to rule out diabetes, inflammatory arthritis or a bone infection. You may be given compression socks to wear if the veins in your lower legs are weak or leaky. If the stress is too great in your life and it's causing musculoskeletal and/or emotional problems, then talk with a mental health professional. Aside from helping with stress, anxiety and depression, cognitive-behavioral therapy can also help with musculoskeletal pain.  Mental health professionals sometimes recommend mood altering medications such as antidepressants, which can also impact the musculoskeletal system. More natural stress-relieving practices include meditation, yoga, tai chi, and deep breathing exercises.
Summary: See a chiropractor or osteopath. See a medical specialist. See a mental health professional.

Problem: Article: If the person is sitting or standing, you need to get them to the ground so they don't fall and injure themselves. Lower them as well as you can to the ground, trying to stay out of the way of any flailing limbs. Place the person on their side. To help the person breathe, turn them so they are on their side. That will help keep their airway clear. Move anything away from the person that could cause them harm if they come in contact with it. Look for anything that is hard or sharp, and make sure it's out of range. Often, seizures will result in repeated head movements. That could lead to the person injuring themselves if they bang their head against the floor. Place a pillow or a jacket underneath the person's head to reduce the chance of injury. Often, with a grand mal seizure, the person may flail their arms or legs. You shouldn't try to restrain the person. In fact, once you have them safe, it's a good idea to stay out of their way.
Summary: Lower them to the ground. Reduce the risk of injury by checking the area. Place something soft under the person's head. Stay clear of the person.

Problem: Article: To begin your journey into the world of cliques, figure out the members of your child’s clique.  Ask your child, “Who is in your group of friends?”  Like any good detective, you should try to get as much information as possible. Other questions you might have include:  Is there a clique leader? How long have you been participating in the clique? What do you and your clique do together? Cliques can seem downright awful. The word might conjure images of icy queen bees and power struggles. However,  keep in mind that it’s normal and natural for children to show preferences for friends or certain types of people. Cliques can help your child develop a sense of self-worth and self-confidence.  In a clique of friends, your child may feel protected and accepted for who they are. Understand that your child wants to feel accepted, and a clique can provide that for them. If your child only spends time with their clique, their ability to make new friends might suffer. That means they won’t be exposed to a diversity of people, plus they may feel more pressure to engage in cliquish behavior.  To help your child branch out and make some new, fun friends, encourage them to sign up for a couple of extracurriculars. Think sports, theater, music, and clubs. Community-sponsored athletic programs are a fun and economical option. Chat with your local community activity board or recreational department for more information about children’s programs in your area. Cliques – for good or bad – tend to impose conformity on their members. The members might act the same, dress the same, and engage in the same activities. Your child is a unique individual who’s probably pretty awesome just as they are. In order to help your child maintain their sense of self, provide positive feedback to your child on a regular basis.  For instance, you could say to your child:  “I like you just the way you are.” ”It’s okay for you to do things differently than other people do.”  ”I like when you are kind and polite to others.” Whether your child is the clique leader or not, you should help them find a voice in the clique. This is even more important if you suspect that a dictator-esque clique leader might be leading them astray.  For example, give your child a confidence boost by telling them, “Your friends in the clique will admire you for having the courage to do the right thing and treat others kindly.” Help your child empathize with others by reminding them of the time before they were surrounded by a clique, or encouraging them to do volunteer work. Even doing kind things for friends and family members can foster compassion! It can be something simple, like whipping up a snack for a younger sibling. This can help your child relate to kids who aren’t in a clique, and hopefully, treat them a little more kindly. Sometimes, the stereotype of the clique as a hotbed for snide remarks and sabotage isn’t far off. Bullying behavior is often a part of life in a clique, with members egging on each other’s bullying. Decide what consequences you think would be appropriate as punishment for bullying behaviors.  Stay on the lookout for this behavior, which may include:  verbal threats or name-calling physical attacks (kicking, pushing, hitting) taunting (making faces or obscene gestures) starting rumors Conformity is part of human nature. If the other kids in the clique are engaging in negative behavior, your kid is more likely to engage in that behavior, too. Removing your child from the clique environment can get them away from kids who might be having a negative influence on them. Although this subject is touchy, do your best to discourage them from spending time with the clique.  Of course, hopefully you will never have to take this step. Make sure to have discussions about what makes someone a good person and a good friend. This can help your child to decide for themselves when they meet people. However, if your child’s clique is landing them in trouble again and again, it might be time to talk about finding new friends. There are lots of ways to approach this subject. For instance, you could say, “I’d feel more comfortable if you didn’t spend time with that group of friends.” Get third parties involved, too, such as faith leaders, school guidance counselors, or trusted family friends. Tell them about your child’s clique and loop them into your anti-clique efforts. There’s strength in numbers! If your child is unresponsive, as kids often are when it comes to parental suggestions, take a more authoritative stance.  Say, “I forbid you from spending time with that group of friends” or inform them that you will be revoking certain privileges until they stop spending time with the clique.
Summary:
Find out more about the clique. Don’t automatically reject your child being in a clique. Help your child extend their peer group. Support your child’s individuality. Encourage your child to use their leadership skills for good. Keep an eye out for bullying. Discourage your child from participating if necessary.