One of the ways that acupuncture and acupressure work is that they cause certain compounds such as endorphins (the body's natural pain killers) and serotonin (the bodies feel-good chemical) to be released into the bloodstream. Therefore, pressing safely on certain spots hard enough to elicit achy pain, such as the fleshy point between the thumb and forefinger (called LI-4), can be effective for treating pain all over the body, not just the back.  Creating pain temporarily to treat pain due to an injury may seem strange, but that's one of the ways that acupressure and acupuncture work. While laying down on a sofa or bed, apply pressure on this point for at least 10 seconds and release it for another 5 seconds. Repeat at least 3x and wait to see how it impacts your back pain. This acupressure point is on the anterior part of your lower arm, about 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) below (distal to) where your elbow joint flexes. This point is within the brachioradialis muscle and often referred to as the LU-6 point. Sit up in a comfortable position and raise your arm to find the spot (typically 4 finger widths from your elbow). Start with the side of the body that hurts more and press the point for about 30 seconds, 3-4x for 5-10 minutes for best results. Acupressure points may be tender when you first press on them, but the feeling will likely diminish the more times you use them. Always try to press and activate acupressure points on both sides of your body, especially if they're easy to get at like the ones in the hands and elbows. It may not be obvious which side of your back is injured, so always stimulate acupressure points bilaterally if possible. As you first apply firm pressure to the hands and elbows, you will likely feel a slight achiness or even burning sensation. This often indicates you're pressing on the right spot and it will disappear as you continue to put pressure on it. Immediately after any acupressure treatment, you should apply ice (wrapped in a thin towel) to the thinner muscles of the arm for about 10 minutes, which will help prevent any bruising or unnecessary tenderness. In addition to ice, frozen gel packs are effective for inflammation and pain control too.
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One-sentence summary -- Press on the point between your thumb and forefinger. Press on points around the elbow. Make sure you press both hands and elbows. Apply some ice.

Q: This is a the first line of your sketch, and it represents your model’s center of gravity. Draw it from the top of the head to the tip of the toes, along the backbone of your croquis. Now draw an oval to represent the head. This is the base of your croquis, and from this, a proportional drawing can be made. You can think of the croquis as the skeleton of the model.  The balance line should be a straight vertical line, even if you want the model to pose in a leaning position.  For example, if you want the the model to be posed with her hips tilted slightly to her left, draw a straight balance line in the middle of the page. You want this line to extend from the top of the model's head to the ground that she is standing on. Note that when you’re designing clothes, a proportional model isn't required, because the clothing is what is being showcased, not your figure drawing skills. Don’t worry too much about creating an accurate looking model or adding features to the face.
A: Draw the balance line.

Article: Select one medium, ripe banana, yellow or specked with brown. The stronger your blender, the less you have to chop:  For a weak blender, chop the banana into small pieces, or mash it into a paste with a fork. For a strong blender, slice the bananas. For a food processor, break the banana into thirds. If you have time, freeze the chopped banana to make a creamier, colder drink. Otherwise, just move on to the next step. Add the banana to a blender. Pour in about ½–¾ cup (120–180mL) crushed ice.  You can skip the ice if you're using a frozen banana, or if the weather is cool. Ice cubes will take much longer to blend, and may break a weak blender. Pour milk or your favorite milk substitute into the blender until it reaches about ¾ the height of your solid ingredients. Even regular tap water will end up creamy after blending.  If you prefer precise measurements, start with 2 cups (240mL) of liquid. After blending, add more in ½ cup (120mL) increments until you reach the desired consistency. You can use any type of milk. Blend until all ingredients are combined and smooth. This will take 1–3 minutes, depending on the power of your blender.  Blend in more liquid for a thinner drink. Blend in more ice for a thicker drink. Most people enjoy adding a little sugar, honey, or another sweetener. Add a small spoonful, blend, and taste. Repeat until the drink is as sweet as you like it. If you are serving the banana milk to vegans, keep in mind that some vegans do not eat honey. Serve in a tall glass with a thick straw. You can also pour banana milk over cereal, porridge, or fruit.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Chop the banana. Freeze the banana (optional). Combine banana and ice in a blender. Pour in milk, milk substitute, or water. Blend until smooth. Add sweetener (optional). Serve.

Article: This guitar is easy to make, and great for young children. It is your classic tissue box guitar. Here's a list of what you will need:  Tissue box 4 rubber bands Scissors Paper towel tube Tape Glue Popsicle sticks, straws, or unsharpened pencil Paint, paper, stickers, etc (for decorating) It should come away easily. If it doesn't, cut it out using a pair of scissors. You can also attach the roll using hot glue. The tube should be aligned with the vertical hole in the box. You can cover the guitar with paper. You can also paint it using tempera or acrylic paints. Here are some more decorating ideas:  Draw little designs on the guitar using markers, crayons, or glitter glue. Stick down some stickers or foam shapes onto the guitar to make it more colorful. Glue down some large beads near the top of the tub to make the knobs. You will need two to three beads on each side. Draw a horizontal line of glue above and below the tissue hole. Press a popsicle stick down onto each line of glue. Let the glue dry. The popsicle sticks will lift the rubber bands up a little and make the guitar sound better.  Consider painting or decorating the sticks once the glue dries. You can also use crayons, pencils, or even straws to make the bridge. If you move ahead to the next steps too soon, your guitar will far apart. You want to end up with two rubber bands on the left side of the tube, and two rubber bands on the right side of the tube. Position the rubber bands so that they are right over the tissue hole. Try to use thick and thin rubber bands. Each one will give you a different sound. Experiment with making different sounds. You can even cut a triangle out of a piece of colored cardboard to make the guitar pick.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Gather your supplies. Find an empty tissue box and pull out the clear plastic piece inside the hole. Tape the paper towel roll down to one of the skinny ends of the box. Decorate the guitar. Glue down a popsicle stick above and another below the hole to make the bridge. Allow the paint and glue to dry before moving on. Wrap four large rubber bands around the box lengthwise. Play with your guitar.