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If you do not have heat-shrink bags and are using manually applied film, use the steps in the guide "Preparing to Shrink-Wrap Using Manually Applied Film" below.  Make sure that the bag is snug over the pallet and items. It does not need to be tight, but it shouldn't be too loose. Tuck the excess plastic at the bottom of the bag around the corners and edges of the pallet. Starting at the base, use your heat or shrink gun (or hairdryer, though it will be less secure and look less professional) to heat the plastic and cause it to shrink to the pallet and its items. As each heat or shrink gun will have different operating and safety guidelines, be sure to follow their included instructions. A video guide including this step is attached at the bottom of this guide.  After the base is secure, use your heating implement to secure the top of the bag to the items. Once the base and top are secure, use a slow back-and-forth sweeping motion to seal each side of your pallet. Each heating implement is different! Be sure to follow your separate instructions when it comes to operation, especially instructions which pertain to safety, how far to hold the shrink gun from the pallet, and how long to apply heat for. Being sure to first safely turn off and store your heating implement, you are now ready to inspect your work. A properly shrink-wrapped pallet should feel like a single unit, with no wobbling or instability of its contents. Congratulations! You have successfully shrink-wrapped a pallet.

summary: Place your heat-shrink bag over your items and pallet. Heat the shrink-wrap. Inspect your work.


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Chiropractors and osteopaths are spinal specialists who focus on establishing normal motion and function in the neck, back and peripheral joints. Manual joint manipulation, also called an adjustment, can be used to unjam stiff joints or reposition neck joints that are slightly misaligned. It may seem odd that getting a chiropractor to crack your neck may stop you from cracking your own neck, but releasing the stiffest joint(s) instead of the most hyper-mobile ones might cure you of your habit.  Although a single neck adjustment can sometimes completely relieve your neck issue, more than likely it will take a few treatments to notice significant results. Chiropractors and osteopaths may also use other therapies for your neck issue, such as traction or massage techniques. Make sure to see a reputable chiropractor or osteopath. Your desire to crack your neck may be tied to an underlying muscle strain, perhaps from an old sports injury or motor vehicle accident. A deep tissue massage is helpful for mild-to-moderate strains because it reduces muscle spasm, combats inflammation and promotes relaxation. Start with a 30 minute massage, focusing on your neck and shoulder areas. Allow the therapist to go as deep as you can tolerate without wincing. Don't over do it - a light massage may be your best option. Always drink lots of water immediately following a massage in order to flush out inflammatory by-products, lactic acid and toxins from your body. Failure to do so might cause a headache or mild nausea. Acupuncture involves sticking very thin needles into specific energy points within the skin / muscle in efforts to reduce tension, discomfort and swelling. Acupuncture can be effective for a variety of neck issues, which may in-turn impact your desire to crack it.  Acupuncture points that may provide relief to your neck issue are not all located near where you feel the discomfort—some can be located in distant areas of the body. Acupuncture is practiced by a variety of health professionals including some physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists and massage therapists. Acupuncture may be used as an auxiliary treatment. The habit of cracking your neck may be due to a serious underlying medical condition such as arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer or a structural deformity. Degenerative conditions of the neck often cause creaking and cracking sounds with all heads movements. In reality, these are not likely causes for your neck cracking habit, but if all other methods fail to get you to stop, then more serious problems need to be considered.  X-rays, bone scans, MRI and CT scans are modalities that physicians may use to help diagnose your possible neck issue. Your doctor may also send you for a blood test to rule out rheumatoid arthritis or a spinal infection such as meningitis. If you are female, you are at risk for cervical subluxation with rheumatoid arthritis. A neck x-ray will be needed before general surgery to rule out this condition. Airway and neck assessment is crucial with cervical subluxation because of the potential risk of spinal cord damage. If no physical issues exist in your neck, then your doctor may refer you to a mental health professional in order to explore any psychological issues. Psychologists sometimes use hypnosis to break unwanted habits.

summary: See a chiropractor or osteopath. Get a professional neck massage. Consider acupuncture. See your family doctor.


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This squeezing action helps break up uric acid crystals that develop in the feet; breaking up these acid crystals helps increase circulation.  Tug just enough for the foot to move towards you an inch or so.    Use a gentle but firm motion. Start at the toes and use a slapping motion to tap the sole of the foot all the way down to the heel and back up to the toes again. Slap hard enough so the client can feel it, but that it doesn't sting the skin on your client's foot.  If your hands are large enough, you can massage the front and back of your client's lower leg at the same time.
summary: Grasp the heel of your client's left foot with your left hand and place your right hand over the top of the foot near the ankle. Gently squeeze the top and bottom of the foot. Place one of your hands over the top of your client's ankle and cup the heel in the palm of your other hand. Gently tug the client's foot and leg toward you. Place your right hand horizontally over the top of your client's foot and place your left hand vertically along the bottom of the foot. Press down on the top of the foot using your right hand, while pressing up against the sole of the foot with your left hand. Release the pressure and then repeat three more times. Use both your hands to squeeze and twist your client's foot using the same motion you would use to wring out a wet rag. Tap the soles of your client's feet with the back of your hand. Massage your client's leg starting at the ankle and continuing up the shin to the knee. Bring your hands back down to the foot by massaging the back of your client's leg starting from the back of his knee, continuing over his calf and back down to his ankle. Work the back of the leg with your fingers and the front of the leg with your thumbs. Apply pressure with your thumbs to the reflex points for the diaphragm on your client's left foot. Wrap the client's left foot in a towel to keep it warm while you repeat the relaxation massage process on his right foot. Begin your regular reflexology treatment session.