In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Don’t avoid moving entirely. Walking and doing normal chores can help your knee heal. That said, take a break from the activity that may have caused your injury, including any other vigorous activities, such as dancing, running, yoga, or contact sports. Your doctor will tell you when it is okay to resume these activities again. Minor injuries may heal within 2-4 weeks while more serious injuries may take between 4-12 months. Some movement is good, but you may need to wear a brace during the acute-healing phase to get through regular daytime activities. This should keep you from moving too much or putting too much weight on your knee. You can buy a knee brace from a medical supply store, drug store, or some sports stores.  Keep your brace on constantly throughout the day. A neoprene brace will both protect your knee and provide gentle compression, which can help reduce pain and swelling while your knee heals. Lie down on the couch or bed with your leg raised on a pile of pillows or books. This will reduce swelling and help your knee heal. While you sleep, keep the leg propped up on a pillow. Take an ice pack from the freezer or fill a plastic bag with ice. Wrap the pack in a towel or cloth and apply the pack to your knee. Keep it there for 20 minutes while you rest and elevate your leg. Once you remove the ice, wait 20 minutes before putting it on again. Repeat as necessary. It’s especially important to ice recent injuries. Take a heating pad and put it on a medium setting. Alternatively, you can microwave a damp cloth for 20 seconds. It should be warm but not very hot. Place the heat on your knee for 20 minutes at a time while elevating your knee.
Summary: Limit sports and other intensive physical activities. Wear a compression knee brace to help limit mobility. Elevate your knee while you rest. Ice the injury for 20 minutes to reduce pain. Apply heat to your knee to improve flexibility.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Most modern laminate flooring does not require you to tap or pound it into place. Instead, they use a system of locks that "click" together. If you hammer planks together that use this system, you may break the edges, and your floors will not lock correctly. As the laminate is being installed, look at the laminate planks and edges to ensure they are the right pattern and don't have any visible defects. Replacing just one piece of installed laminate is difficult once surrounding pieces have been installed. Manufacturers will not cover defective pieces once they have been installed. While you want to prevent laminate flooring from expanding, there is no way to avoid it completely. To accommodate this unavoidable problem, it is important to leave a small amount of space around the edges of the room you are installing laminate flooring. If you do not leave expansion clearance, the floors may warp and buckle not that long after installation. Be sure to leave about 1/2" of space along the edges of the room. To be safe, check with a professional to figure out what the best amount of space to leave is for the room type and climate. Most quality laminate flooring is made with grooves and other designs that allow the pieces to lock together. This helps to prevent gaps. Pieces that do not get locked together properly will drift apart over time. The gaps will show as dark lines which are actually open expanses. You can correct these spaces with a rubber mallet. Tap the pieces back together as soon as you notice the problem.  If gaps are left unattended, moisture or debris will fall into the spaces and make it hard to fit them snugly back together. If you don't have a rubber mallet, find a tool that is durable enough to move the laminate but won't scratch or harm the laminate surface.
Summary: Follow the manufacturer's installation directions carefully. Inspect each piece of laminate. Allow room for expansion. Watch for gaps between pieces.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It may take you a few weeks of experimenting to find the ideal combination of techniques that work for you. If your back pain does not appear to get better, trying other strategies to relieve your back pain throughout the day may help.  Don’t try to lift objects that are too heavy. Lift from the knees, pull the stomach muscles in, and keep the head down and in line with a straight back. When lifting, keep objects close to the body. Do not twist when lifting.  Use a foam roller to help relieve muscle pain. These look like thick pool noodles. You lie on a flat surface and roll the foam roller beneath your back. Care must be taken when using a foam roller directly on the low back. Make sure you angle your body slightly to the side, which prevents a hyperextension of the low back. Over time, this can jam the joints and cause pain. Leaning slightly to the side can help reduce this discomfort and risk.  Set up an ergonomically correct workstation.  Make sure you have proper lumbar support while sitting. A chair with good lumbar support can help you avoid low back pain from prolonged sitting. Get up and stretch every hour or so. Acute back pain should improve on its own with proper self-care techniques. If your back pain does not improve after four weeks, you should see a doctor. You may have a more serious condition that requires additional treatment.  Common causes of lower back pain include arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and other nerve and muscular problems.  Appendicitis, kidney diseases, pelvic infections, and ovarian disorders may also cause pain in your lower back. Lower back pain is common, affecting around 84% of adults at some point in their lives. However, certain symptoms are signs of a more severe condition. If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical treatment right away:  Pain extending from your back down the leg Pain that gets worse when you bend over or bend your legs Pain that gets worse at night Fever with back pain Back pain with bladder or bowel trouble Back pain with numbness or weakness in the legs
Summary:
Try different combinations of these techniques. Try other pain relief strategies. See a doctor. Recognize severe symptoms.