Q: Begin by parting your hair down the middle. Next, create 3 sections on each side of your head. You'll want to have a section in front, above, and behind each ear. Twist and clip 5 of the sections out of the way. Your hair should be dry at this point. Detangle the remaining section with a wide-toothed comb, then apply shea butter or a leave-in cream. Follow up with a nourishing hair oil or olive oil. Comb your hair once more to distribute the products evenly. Make sure that you make the ponytail nice and tight so that the hair is pulled taut against your scalp. Use a mini hair tie to reduce bulk and discomfort. Split the ponytail into 2 sections. Twist each section clockwise into a thin rope. Next, twist the ropes together counterclockwise. Your hair should hold the rope naturally on its own; if it doesn't, secure it with a mini hair elastic. Moisturize and detangle each section before tying it into a tight ponytail. Twist each ponytail into a rope braid, then secure it with a mini hair elastic, if needed. Work one section at a time. Pull the first rope braid on the left side of your head over to the right. Secure it with a bobby pin. Next, pull the first rope braid on the right side over to the left side of your head, and secure it with a bobby pin as well. Work your way back and forth across your head, from forehead to nape. Pull the rope braids tightly across your head to help further stretch out the hair. If you didn't secure the rope braids with mini hair elastics, they may have come untwisted. If that happened, simply re-twist them before pinning them. During this time, your hair will dry and begin to stretch. Feel free to switch out the scarf to match your outfit or wear a cute hat over it. Take the scarf off first, then pull out the bobby pins. Carefully undo the twists and pull out the hair ties. If you want to, you can fluff up your hair. Be very gentle; do not tug, pull, or yank on the hair ties. Your hair may be wavy or curly when you undo the twists. If you like, you can wear this as a style. If your hair looks very poufy and frizzy, you'll need to redo the whole procedure. Dampen your hair and reapply the shea butter or cream. Skip the ponytails, and simply twist each mini section into a rope braid, then stretch and pin them across your head. Cover them with a scarf and leave it on for 1 day. Instead of doing 6 sections, try 8 or 10 this time. If you want your curls to have more definition, don't fluff them out this round.
A: Divide your hair into 6 sections. Apply moisturizing products to the remaining section. Tie the section off into a ponytail. Twist the ponytail into a rope braid. Repeat the process on the remaining sections. Pull the rope braids across your head and secure them with bobby pins. Tie a satin scarf around your head and leave it on for 2 days. Remove the twists. Redo the process with more twists, if desired.

Q: Talk to your doctor about taking NSAIDs to help you deal with pain as you recover. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) work to reduce swelling and relieve the pain caused by your ankle injury. Common over-the-counter NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (Naprosyn). Talk to your doctor before using NSAIDs if you have heart problems, a history of stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, kidney damage, or diabetes. Celecoxib (Celebrex®️) works well to reduce inflammation caused by an ankle injury. This is because it controls the production of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation. You will need a prescription from your doctor for this medication. You should take celecoxib after a meal, because taking it on an empty stomach could lead to a stomachache. Piroxicam works by stopping prostaglandin formation. It has a sublingual form that melts under the tongue and goes directly to the blood so that it reduces swelling quickly. Surgical therapy is rarely done for ankle sprains. It is only done in severe ankle sprains that do not respond to months of rehabilitation and medical therapy. If your ankle sprain is severe and has not improved after a long period of rehabilitation, ask your doctor if this may be a good option for you.
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Take NSAIDs with your doctor's approval. Ask your doctor about celecoxib. Discuss piroxicam with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about surgery as a last resort.