INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many health professionals will recommend core strengthening exercises like the plank to help alleviate pain. Stronger core muscles help to support and relieve your back. They also help keep your pelvis in a neutral alignment, decreasing compression of the nerves. Lie face-down on a soft surface, such as an exercise mat. Prop yourself off the ground by using your forearms and toes to support the body. The elbows should be directly under the shoulder. Make a double chin and keep the shoulder blades back and down to maintain proper spinal alignment. Tighten the abdomen as if you are about to be punched in the gut. Tuck your hips under and squeeze your glutes, keeping your entire body in a straight, rigid line. Try to make yourself as long and as strong as you can from the crown of your head out through your heels. Maintain this position for 10 seconds or until you begin to wobble. Breathe normally throughout the plank. Do three sets with 30 second rests in between. Work your way up until you can do 30 second holds with good form. These muscles protect the spine against sudden twisting movements and provide additional support to your back. Start by laying on your left side on a soft surface like an exercise mat. Lift your body off the surface by supporting your weight with the left elbow and outer side of the left foot. Your left shoulder should be tracking straight over your left elbow. Maintain an erect posture as if you are standing tall. Look straight, brace your abdomen, keep the shoulders back and down, and squeeze your butt. You should maintain this position for 10 seconds by continuously engaging your left oblique muscles (the muscles at the side of your belly). This can be a very challenging move. If you are struggling, try staggering the feet for more support, or performing with the left knee down. Do three sets of 10 second holds. Work your way up to 30-second holds with proper form. Switch sides and repeat. Leg lifts will help strengthen your lower abdominal muscles and remove the strain from your lower back and sciatic nerve. Start by lying down on the floor on your back either on an exercise mat or on the carpet. Press your lower back down to the floor and pull your bellybutton in toward the floor. Your pelvic alignment is essential to getting this exercise right an not causing further harm. It may be necessary for you to put your hands under your lower back for support, or put a slight bend in your knees. Keeping both legs straight (if you can), slowly raise your left leg off the floor while keeping your knee straight. Hold for five seconds, and return back to the original pose. Then do the same with your other leg. Repeat the alternation five times or as many times as you are able. This exercise helps strengthen the back of your legs, buttocks, and lower back. Lay down on the floor on your back with both knees bent and the soles of your feet flat on the floor. Then, push up using your buttocks while your back is straight. Your body should form a straight line declining from your knees to your head. Hold for five seconds to 10, and relax. Repeat this exercise five times if able. This exercise is similar to a traditional crunch. It strengthens the abs and the upper rectus to help relieve pressure from the lower back. Begin by laying flat on your back on an exercise mat or carpet. Fold your arms across your chest. Slowly roll and lift your head up off the ground followed by your shoulders. You should feel your entire core become tight and engaged. Hold this position for two to four seconds or as long as you're able. Slowly lower your shoulders and head back down to the starting position. Continue with this exercise until you can complete two sets of 10 curls.

SUMMARY: Try the plank exercise. Perform side planks to engage the oblique muscles. Do lying leg lifts. Try bridge exercises. Try curl ups.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Leaving the scab open to the air will help it heal. You don't want to keep it too moist, as this can allow a fungal infection to take hold. Alternate treating the scab with ointment and allowing it to dry. Picking off the scab can increase the risk of infection, cause scarring, and prolong the healing time for the wound. Avoid the temptation to pick off the scab to get rid of it. A new scab will likely develop in its place and the wound will take longer to heal. Antiseptics like hydrogen peroxide or iodine can kill good bacteria on the scab and lead to swelling. They can also dry out the scab, which can prolong the healing time for the scab. You can use topical antibiotic ointments like Neosporin on the scab. If the scab starts to swell, feels hot to the touch, or is leaking pus or fluid, it may be infected. Go see a doctor right away so they can diagnose the issue and prescribe the right treatment. A scab that is infected and untreated can take a long time to heal or lead to other health issues. This is especially true in patients that have leg scars, as well as people that are diabetic or immunocompromised. Small scabs can lead to ulceration.

SUMMARY: Allow the scab to dry. Try not to pick off the scab. Avoid applying antiseptics to the scab for cleaning. See a doctor if the scab appears infected.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: \Program Files\Plus!. Copy this directory. Click on it. Folder into the network folder.

SUMMARY: Navigate to C: Open a new window and go to Network Neighborhood. If you have configured the other computer correctly, you should see the other computer's name. Open the network folder that you made. Paste the Plus!

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the pleurisy is caused by a viral infection, there's not much you can do but wait it out. Get as much rest as you can to speed up your healing process. Try to find the position where you are most comfortable but keep in mind you still might have a bit of pain and rest. If you can, try to rest for 48 to 72 hours. It seems a little counterintuitive, but lying down on the side of your chest that hurts can help relieve some of that pain. Once you start feeling better, you might be tempted to overdo things. Make sure you're still resting, even after you start to improve. Otherwise, your illness can come back. Applying cold to your chest can numb it. This can help alleviate some of your symptoms. A cloth run through cold water, or an icepack wrapped in a towel can work well. Lay the cloth or icepack on your chest for 15 minutes, and then give your body a break for 20 minutes or so. Pleurisy is basically an inflammation of the tissue in your lungs, so taking anti-inflammatory medication can help relieve your symptoms. An anti-inflammatory medication that's also a pain reliever like ibuprofen can give you some relief, too. Follow the directions on the bottle of medication for dosage and timing. There may be additional methods you can try to ease your pleurisy pain.

SUMMARY:
Get extra rest for 2-3 days if you have a viral infection. Apply a cold compress to your chest. Take anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs for the chest pain.