Article: Hold the position but don’t strain yourself. Keep your head in line with your spine. Additionally, if you can’t quite reach the point where your legs are straight, hold it at a position where you feel a nice stretch without discomfort. The full extension will come in increments with continued attempts. Once you can easily touch your toes, the next step in this stretching exercise is to build up to doing it with your palms flat on the ground just in front of your feet as opposed to simply touching your toes.
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Hold this position for 15-20 seconds.
Article: Your doctor can give corticosteroids in injection or pill form to help reduce pain and swelling caused by your pinched nerve. They may also suggest you take over-the-counter pain relievers. Always follow your doctor's instructions on dosage and never take more than the recommended amount. Side effects of corticosteroids include raising blood sugars and increased risk of infections. These are most common when the medication is used long-term. Your doctor may also supply you with a brace or sling to wear. This will restrict movement so your shoulder can heal faster. The doctor will tell you how long to wear the brace. A therapist can develop a specific program of exercises to strengthen and stretch your muscles, and relieve pressure on the pinched nerve. Since repetitive or stressful movements can sometimes cause pinched nerves, these exercises are often an important part of the healing process. Ask your doctor for a referral to a physical therapist, if you aren't sure which one to visit. Make sure you tell the masseuse you have a pinched nerve in your shoulder before you begin the session. They can then work on releasing tension and pain in your shoulder and neck to address your condition. Search online for a trained masseuse who has experience working on shoulder issues. You can also ask friends or family members to recommend a masseuse. Surgery is normally only used to treat a pinched nerve if other treatments do not lead to improvement after weeks or months. Doctors will decide if a surgical procedure to operate on the pinched nerve will be more beneficial than other treatments.  Surgery may be used if a bone, disc or scar is causing the pinched nerve, or if there is a wound associated with pinched nerve. Before surgery, your doctor will ask you about any medications you take or conditions you have. They will also give you a chance to ask questions. Make sure to ask your doctor about how to care for your shoulder after surgery.
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Take oral corticosteroids. Wear a shoulder brace. Work with a physical therapist. Get a deep tissue massage by a trained masseuse. Undergo shoulder surgery, if necessary.
Article: Most women experience yeast infections now and then, and they can usually be combated with over-the-counter antifungal creams or suppositories. The treatments come in doses that are taken over a period of 1, 3, 5, or 7 days, depending on how severe your infection is. Most yeast infection treatments also come with anti-itch cream that can be used to help with itching and burning around the vulva area.  If you are pregnant, make sure to consult your health care provider before taking any medication, even if you feel certain that you have a yeast infection. If you aren't sure that what you have is a yeast infection, you should see a doctor to double check. Yeast infection symptoms include curd-like, yellowish discharge with a bad smell, itching and burning in the vaginal area, a rash on the vulva, and burning or soreness. If your infection still won't go away after a week or so, make an appointment with your doctor to get prescription medication that will wipe out your infection. You can also try doubling your daily intake of yogurt or other fermented foods to increase the levels of "good" bacteria in your body. Vaginitis can be caused by yeast infections, bacterial infections, parasites, and other causes. It's characterized by a discharge with a fish-like odor, burning and itching, and a rash around the vulva. You can buy over-the-counter creams to combat the uncomfortable symptoms, but you should go to the doctor to figure out the cause and receive a prescription as necessary. Sexually transmitted diseases such as HPV, chlamydia, genital warts, and others can cause long-term damage if left untreated. If you have unprotected sex and feel there's a possibility you could have contracted an STD, make an appointment with your doctor or go to a health clinic. In many cases you'll be able to get free testing. Many women aren't familiar with the way their vaginas look and feel, so they aren't aware when something changes. Every vagina is different, and it's important to know how your vagina normally looks, feels, and smells so that when something changes, you'll notice and seek medical attention if necessary. Go to the doctor if you notice a stark change in color, warts or other bumps, discharge that smells or looks different, or if you have pain in your vagina.
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Try over-the-counter remedies for yeast infections. Go to the doctor to get treated for vaginitis. Get regularly tested for STDs. Go to the doctor if you notice something out of the ordinary.