Article: The most common way to get a crooked (dislocated or subluxed, meaning partially dislocated) shoulder is from a sports injury, a fall, or another accident. There is usually one precipitating event, and most people feel a significant amount of pain around the shoulder area at the time of their injury. Shoulder dislocations (partial or complete) are quite common, as the shoulder is a very mobile joint. It is essentially a "ball-and-socket" joint, where the top of the arm bone (the "ball") fits into the shoulder (the "socket"). Because the shoulder facilitates such a great range of motion for the arm, the joint is looser than most other joints in the body, making you more prone to dislocation or subluxation. Examples of ways you can dislocate your shoulder are falling on an outstretched hand, falling on the shoulder itself, a forceful blow from the front pushing your shoulder backwards, or a vigorous twisting of the upper arm. You should also avoid carrying a heavy bag (like a backpack, purse, diaper bag, or messenger bag) on one side of the body. Consider lightening your load or carrying things in a backpack with both straps on and properly adjusted. In other words, if you have already dislocated your shoulder (i.e. had a crooked shoulder) once or more in your life, the probability of it occurring again is significantly higher. Common symptoms include: Pain Swelling and/or bruising around the shoulder area Difficulty (and likely pain) when attempting to move your arm Deformity of the shoulder Possible numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm or hand (if you have this, it warrants immediate medical attention and a prompt visit to the emergency room). If you suspect you may have a shoulder dislocation, it is best to see a doctor to have your shoulder re-aligned. If you are on a sports team with trained personnel such as physiotherapists who are comfortable re-aligning your shoulder, you can let them give it a try. However, it is a risky procedure if done by someone who is inexperienced, so your best bet is to go to your local emergency room for help from a doctor. If your shoulder is not dislocated but your it still looks crooked, or one shoulder is higher than the other, you may have overactive muscles in the upper neck area on one side. Talk to your doctor about stretches and exercises to release the muscle. This may be caused by cold drafts, posture with shoulders hunched up, sitting a computer, a seat that is too high, or muscle knots and trigger points.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know the common mechanisms of shoulder injuries. Understand that repeat injuries are very common. Recognize the symptoms of a shoulder dislocation. See a doctor for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Article: Put the hatched duckling in a box with high sides. Place a hot water bottle under a towel at one end. Keep the box in a shaded area indoors. Make sure the duckling is dry by wiping it gently with a clean towel. If the duckling appears to be very cold or shivering, you can snuggle the duckling close to you to keep it warm. Place a small amount of hard boiled egg or crushed dried mealworms in the lid of a jar. Give it to the duckling in the box. You should also give the duck a shallow dish of water filled with medium-sized pebbles. The pebbles will prevent the duckling from drowning in the water. Always offer the duckling fresh water with any food. Ducklings can be released after they are six weeks old and fully feathered. Pick a pond or lake that has other ducks in it. If possible, release the duckling in the original water source where you found it. Release the duckling early in the morning. Let the duckling make its own way into the water and into the company of other ducks in the area.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep the duckling warm and dry. Provide fresh water and feed for the duckling. Release the duckling near a water source.
Article: When you wink at someone, you only communicate something if they see you winking. So, before you do anything else, make eye contact with the person you plan to wink at. Try hard not to squint with the eye you are keeping open. The effort of keeping this eye open sometimes results in squinting for the beginning winker. When you first start out, this squinting will be hard to control. Again, with practice, you'll find you are doing this less and less.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make eye contact. Don't squint.