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How to Compress a Sprained Ankle

Sprained ankles injuries are among the most common injuries, and they can happen to anyone easily. Treating a sprained ankle right when it happens is critical. If it does not heal correctly, the joint may become unstable, resulting in a weakened and easily reinjured ankle.

Applying a compression wrap to a sprained ankle can be done at home and is used to prevent swelling and stabilize the ankle by immobilizing it.

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Home Remedies for Arthritis Treatment in Hands and Fingers

Arthritis, while it is ubiquitous, is not very well understood. Simply put, it is the inflammation of one or more joints resulting in pain or stiffness that can worsen with age.

Being the leading cause of disability in America, arthritis is not just an older person's disease. It's an informal way of referring to joint pain that affects people of all ages. Pain, swelling, and tenderness of the joints in your hands, mainly due to arthritis, can be pretty debilitating and affect your everyday life. Living with arthritis in your fingers can bring you many different types of pain.

Check out these simple home remedies to provide relief in arthritis in hands and fingers.

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The Benefits of Massage (Plus 5 Massage Aids)

The science doesn’t lie — not only does massage feel good, but it is truly good for your health! Ongoing research has consistently proven that massage therapy has the power to deliver long-term health benefits. Not only can massage have positive effects on physical health, but it can even improve mental and emotional health as well.

In this article, we’re covering everything from the scientifically backed benefits of massage therapy, different kinds of massages, to five massage aids that can be used at home. Take charge of your health and well-being and read on. 

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How to Treat a Swollen Knee

A damaged knee can severely restrict your regular activities. If you're an athlete, it can keep you out for a significant amount of the season. However, life occurs, and injuries do happen, no matter how careful you are. In this guide, we'll go over the knee's anatomy, swollen knee causes, and knee swelling treatment.

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How to Relieve Calf Pain

Leg calf pain can have a wide assortment of causes. Calf pain is a feeling of discomfort in the fat tissue on the backside of the lower leg. It can range from underneath the knee to over the lower leg. Our calves are composed of muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and veins, which would all be possible causes of pain. In this article, we'll cover calf muscle pain causes as well as various calf pain treatments including calf pain exercises and stretches.

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