Problem: Article: Seek professional help from your doctor immediately if you feel any numbness or tingling in your groin or legs, if you lose control of your bladder or bowels, or if your walk is affected. You should also see your doctor if you are unsure of the cause of your back pain or if it is getting worse. You will need further evaluation if you develop a fever or any new symptoms. Schedule an appointment. Be able to describe the exact nature of your back pain, how frequently your back hurts, what activities have become unbearable due to back pain, and any additional information that your physician might find useful. Your doctor will prescribe NSAIDs for general back pain, but can prescribe stronger medications if the pain becomes unbearable. Depending on the severity of the back pain, a doctor may suggest a steroid injection. Some people get relief for months or years when a steroid is injected into areas of the spine that suffer from extreme inflammation. Chiropractic professionals are dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Generally, they focus on your spine and the surrounding areas. Chiropractors use manual (hands-on) treatment to focus on lower back pain and herniated disc issues. This trained professional will prescribe necessary exercises much like a doctor prescribes medication. Physical therapists will teach you how to stretch and strengthen your back muscles. They'll also help you prevent unnecessary strain. Egoscue practitioners specialize in posture therapy. He'll focus on your back pain and identify any posture problems you may be having. He'll examine the way you walk, sit, and sleep. Afterwards, he'll outline a series of exercises that will help reduce pressure and tension in your back. The two best massages for lower back pain specifically are a quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle massage and a gluteus medius massage. The QL massage focuses on the connection between your ribs and your pelvis - an area that is normally a source of lower back pain. This area becomes strained when your lower back remains mobile while your upper body sits still or when you sit slumped in a chair. Your therapist can stretch and massage this area with a QL massage. The gluteus medius massage works wonders in tandem with the QL massage. When the area between your ribs and pelvis becomes strained, it immediately causes strain in your upper buttocks region as well. A practitioner will insert thin needles into precise points throughout your body. Most acupuncturists argue that their needles stimulate the production of endorphins, serotonin, and acetylcholine. These are powerful painkilling chemicals naturally produced in your body. While the medical community is still out on the exact scientific effects of acupuncture, on-going clinical trials are hopeful. Certainly, there is a lot of anecdotal evidence (by patients) to support acupuncture's effectiveness. A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) unit may be used as a treatment option to help block severe nerve pain. This is not a cure. It is merely a pain management technique. It essentially blocks pain signals to the brain, so you don't notice your back pain as much or at all. Only consider this technique after consulting your doctor and if all other methods have failed.
Summary: Know when to seek help. Visit a doctor. Consider a steroid injection. See a chiropractor. Go to a physical therapist. Get a massage. See an acupuncturist. Use a nerve stimulator.

Problem: Article: Each stack will get two tortillas. This will make the tortillas faster and easier to cut. You can do this using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife. You can use olive oil or vegetable oil for this; the olive oil will give the tortilla strips a little extra flavor. Once the oil starts to sizzle, you are ready for the next step. Toss and stir the strips using a rubber spatula so that they cook evenly and don't burn. While the strips are draining, you can start preparing the rest of your soup. Don't put the saucepan away yet. You can use it to cook the soup in; this way, you don't have to dirty up another pan.
Summary: Divide the tortillas into two stacks. Cut the tortillas into quarters, then cut the quarters into -inch (0.63 centimeter) wide strips. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Toss the tortilla strips into the saucepan, and cook them until they turn crispy, about 2 minutes. Turn the strips onto folded paper towels to drain.

Problem: Article: Place your artwork on the backing and measure the space on each side. You should have the same amount of blank space above and below the artwork, as well as on the left and right sides of the piece. Make small pencil marks in the corners on the backing to record the right spot. It's a good idea to make sure your centering looks right with the window on top of the artwork. This will give you an idea of what your final, matted piece is going to look like. Take a minute to enjoy it before you get back to work. Now that everything's centered, it's time to start attaching all the pieces to one another. Use something heavy, like a sock filled with coins or a heavy glass, to keep your artwork where you want it. Don't worry too much if it shifts, though, since you've made marks to keep track of the centering. Use linen or archival tape to create what's called a hinge to attach your window to the backing. Put two pieces of tape in vertical lines on each side of the back of the piece, so the sticky side doesn't touch the backing. Lay two more pieces of tape horizontally across the vertical pieces (sticky-side down) to adhere the artwork to the backing. Linen and archival tape has the adhesive ability of regular tape, but it won't damage your artwork or mat board. It'll cost more than normal tape, but regular household tape contains acids and other chemicals that may eventually leak onto your artwork. If you're using corners, take off the bottom adhesive and place four of them on the backing at each corner of the piece. For see-through mounting strips, use two on each side of the piece, or eight total, and adhere them to the backing. You can then slip the artwork directly under the corners or strips. Photo corners and strips are best for conservation, as they avoid the damage that even linen tape could cause to your piece. Lay down the window and the backing flush against each other, with the window face down. Use one long strip of linen tape to connect the window to the backing. Place the tape so one half is on the back of the window and one half is on the backing. Fold them together like you're closing a book. It's best to connect the window and backing at the top of the frame. You're now ready to put this matted print into a frame if you'd like a more finished look. You can also attach an adhesive picture hanger to the back of your backing board to hang the matted frame up on the wall by itself.
Summary:
Measure to center your artwork on the backing. Check your centering by laying down your window. Use a weight to keep your artwork in place. Tape the back of your art to the backing. Use photo corners or mounting strips to attach your artwork. Attach the window mat by creating a taped hinge.